/sci/ - Science & Math

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The gist is that Plato didn't really do much of anything about biology as he didn't think empirical knowledge is valuable. I try to focus on biologists and Aristotle by himself is already a lot to take in.

However Plato did not enforce this concept and Aristotle among others at the Academy pursued practical knowledge
From the script of the first episode:
the organization and movement of the universe.
Regarding cosmology Aristotle was fundamentally a follower of his teacher, Plato, whose cosmology can be found in his book Timaeus.
Plato's musings in Timaeus are a contemplation on the nature of life, associating it with the existence of multiple souls and viewing illness as a manifestation of imbalances. He saw the universe itself as a living entity, an idea that reflects his contemplative approach to the world
Although Aristotle's work on natural history has historically been viewed as secondary to his work as a philosopher and physicist, recent scholarship suggests that Aristotle's natural history and physiological work may have inspired his work in other areas. His work in physics and philosophy can be best understood in the context of the living world. Aristotle was a prolific writer on natural history, and his work includes one of the first classifications of animals, which he divided into species and genera based on his own observations and conversations with fishers and travelers. While his descriptions were largely accurate, some of his ideas, such as his belief in a hierarchy of beings with humans at the top, may be considered questionable today. He also had a particular interest in animal behavior and their lifestyles, and often made comparisons between human and animal behavior in his writing."

There is a marked segment in the second episode where I go over Aristotle's time in the Academy and his relationship with Plato and other academics during that time
Check it out