#Philosophy February 1
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This February 2025, several of us are participating in the 30-Day Philosophy Coach4aday Challenge. Each day, we choose a quote or concept from a philosopher, past or present, and share it with others. Participating in this activity is actually sharing wisdom with others. My philosopher choice today is Aristotle.
The challenge carries a subtle nuance. Sharing someone else’s wisdom is not the same as offering an opinion on how to think or act. The goal this month is for everyone participating or reading a post to gain tools or pathways to enrich their own lives. Truly absorbing the message will require thoughtful reflection.
Philosophy 30-Day Challenge Guidelines
Like previous challenges there are no hard and fast rules to participate. There are a few suggested guidelines
- Identify your choice of philosopher, and, if necessary, offer up a brief bio on that individual.
- If you need help here is a link to some famous philosophers
- Provide the quote or concept that is attributed to this philosopher.
- If sharing with others use the #Coach4adayChallenge
February 1st Philosopher–Aristotle
So, who was Aristotle?
He (384–322 BCE) was a Greek philosopher and polymath, widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers in Western philosophy. A student of Plato and tutor to Alexander the Great, he founded the Lyceum and made groundbreaking contributions to fields such as ethics, logic, metaphysics, politics, and natural sciences. Aristotle’s emphasis on observation and empirical evidence laid the foundation for modern scientific methods and continues to shape philosophical thought today.
Quote or Concept
Quotes by Aristotle are numerous. In reading and thinking about the many concepts he taught I resonated with two. In keeping with the theme of this challenge I decided to keep one that resonated with my professional life in education.
Those who educate children well are more to be honored than they who produce them; for these only gave them life, those the art of living well.
Teachers, coaches, mentors, parents and counselors all have the opportunity every day to demonstrate to children of all ages how to live life well.
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