This small bust depicts Aristotle (384–322 BC), one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great, Aristotle shaped fields as diverse as logic, metaphysics, ethics, politics, natural sciences, and rhetoric. His works laid the foundation for much of Western intellectual tradition.
Historical Background
Aristotle studied at Plato’s Academy in Athens and later founded his own school, the Lyceum. Unlike Plato, who emphasized abstract ideals, Aristotle focused on empirical observation and practical knowledge, seeking to understand the natural world and human society through reason and evidence. His writings influenced Roman thought, medieval philosophy, and remain central to modern philosophy and science.
Busts of Aristotle, like those of other great thinkers, were common in antiquity and later eras as symbols of wisdom and learning.
Product Details
Material: PLA (polylactic acid – lightweight 3D printed plastic)
