The work “On the Soul”, written around 350 BC, is one of the most influential and profound philosophical-ontological treatises by the eminent Greek naturalist, researcher and logical philosopher Aristotle (384-322 BC). The central theme of the work is the investigation of the nature of the soul, not as an abstract metaphysical entity, but through its manifestations and actions as the vital principle of living beings. The treatise is divided into three books […]
It is said that Socrates urged his students to look in the mirror and observe their reflection. If their appearance was beautiful, then they should take care not to tarnish it with their actions. If, on the other hand, it was ugly, they should try in every way to compensate for their deformity by practicing virtue. Following the advice of the great Athenian thinker, Aristotle wrote the work entitled Physiognomy (or Physiognomy). By reading it, people could, with the help of education, mitigate their defects. […]
