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ARISTOTLE What is the universe made of? Why do accidents happen? How do animals grow? Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle tried to find answers to big questions like these. Today,he is remembered as one of the greatest philosophers who ever lived. WALKING AND TALKING Aristotle was born in 384 BC in an ancient Macedonia(now northern Greece).His father was a doctor .When Aristotle was 17, he went to Athens, the biggest and richest city in ancient Greece. He stayed there for most of his life, studying and teaching. He set up his own school, were students discussed new ideas while strolling in then gardens. From 345-335 BC,Aristotle lived in Macedonia. He worked as tutor to Prince Alexander, who later became known as Alexander the Great. In 335Bc, Aristotle returned to Athens. In 323Bc, Alexander died and his friends became unpopular. Aristotle was forced to leave his school in Athens. He died the next year, in 322BC.