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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which famous philosopher taught Aristotle?
A
Pericles
B
Plato
C
Socrates
D
Thales
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Aristotle’s most famous teacher was Plato (c. 428–c. 348 BCE), who himself had been a student of Socrates (c. 470–399 BCE). Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, whose lifetimes spanned a period of only about 150 years, remain among the most important figures in the history of Western philosophy.

Detailed explanation-2: -Plato was a philosopher during the 5th century BCE. He was a student of Socrates and later taught Aristotle.

Detailed explanation-3: -Socrates was Platos teacher. Plato was Aristotles teacher. Aristotle learned at Platos Academy.

Detailed explanation-4: -Plato was a disciple of Socrates and later went on to establish his own academy of philosophy. Plato died in 348 BC. Aristotle was a student of Plato in his academy. All of them belonged to same school of thought which started more or less from Socrates.

Detailed explanation-5: -In 343 BC, Aristotle was invited by Philip II of Macedon to become the tutor to his son Alexander.

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