TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1 - The most important lesson
Aristotle's theory of causality
The uniqueness of Aristotle's concept of final causation
Aristotle's philosophy of metaphysics
Aristotle's theory of the four causes
The impact of Aristotle's theory of causality
Aristotle's concept of teleology

Chapter 2 – Learning to see
Aristotle's theory of the soul
The concept of the soul: a historical perspective
Aristotle's views on ethics, virtue and happiness
Aristotle's doctrine of the golden mean
Aristotle's concept of practical wisdom

Chapter 3- The principle that keeps things together
Aristotle's views on the nature of reality
Comparison of Aristotle with prior philosophers
Aristotle's perspective on the purpose of human life
The purpose of human life according to other philosophers
Aristotle's views on friendship
Aristotle's views on natural philosophy

Chapter 4 – Where to draw the line
Aristotle's views on politics and governance
Critique of Aristotle's views on politics and governance
The two key ideas in Aristotle's views on politics
Aristotle's theory of justice
Impact of Aristotle's theory of justice
Critique of Aristotle's theory of justice

Chapter 5 – Creative discomfort
Aristotle's understanding of human flourishing and success
Aristotle versus Kant on human flourishing and success
Aristotle's concepts of potentiality and actuality
Key aspects in Aristotelian potentiality and actuality
Aristotle's biography: a life devoted to pursuing knowledge

Chapter 6 – The key to the riddle
Aristotle's four key contributions to philosophy
Aristotle's philosophy of mind and consciousness
Key principles in Aristotle's philosophy of consciousness
Aristotle's views on the nature of reality and existence
Aristotle's key insights on the nature of reality

Chapter 7 – Where logic will take you
Aristotle's philosophy of logic
Accuracy in Aristotle's philosophy of logic
Cultural impact of Aristotle's philosophy of logic
Aristotle's teachings on logic and reasoning
Aristotle's theory of the prime mover

Chapter 8 – An infallible formula
Aristotle's thoughts on human nature
Opponents to Aristotle's thoughts on human nature
Critique of Aristotle's thoughts on human nature
Modern attacks against Aristotle's views on human nature
Impact of Aristotelian ethics on character development

Chapter 9-The unlimited energy source
Aristotle's philosophy of aesthetics
Aristotle's thoughts on tragedy and literature
Aristotle's thoughts on the purpose of art and beauty
Aristotle's theory of rhetoric and persuasion
Examples of Aristotelian rhetoric and theory of persuasion

Chapter 10 - The thousand steps
Aristotle's views on knowledge and learning
Opponents to Aristotle's views on knowledge
Aristotle's views on education
The practice of Aristotelian education
Aristotle's influence on Western philosophy

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