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Short answer: Around 343 BC, King Philip II of Macedon hired the philosopher Aristotle to teach his son Alexander, then about 13. Lessons were held at Mieza and covered subjects such as philosophy, ethics, politics, science and literature.

Alexander later conquered an empire stretching to India, spreading Greek culture through the Hellenistic world; how much Aristotle shaped his rule is debated.

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  1. Philip II hired Aristotle around 343 BC.

    DD-081-F01 · Write-up · Exhibit A (Hired)

  2. Alexander was about 13.

    DD-081-F02 · Write-up · Exhibit B (Age)

Video transcript: ArisTutor: Aristotle Was Alexander the Great's Teacher

Aristotle tutored Alexander the Great. Did you know? Aristotle was Alexander's personal teacher during his youth, educating him in various subjects including philosophy, science, and literature. His teachings instilled in Alexander a love for learning and a strong foundation in various fields of knowledge. It gets even better. The influence of Aristotle's teachings on Alexander's leadership, his strategies, and the subsequent spread of Hellenistic culture across vast territories continues to be a topic of historical interest and discussion. And now you know. NOW YOU KNOW!

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Aristotle was Alexander the Great's teacher. Philip II hired him around 343 BC.

  1. Exhibit A

    Hired

    Philip II hired Aristotle around 343 BC.

  2. Exhibit B

    Age

    Alexander was about 13.

  3. Exhibit C

    Mieza

    Lessons were at Mieza.

  4. Exhibit D

    Subjects

    Philosophy, science and literature.

  5. Exhibit E

    Influence

    Aristotle's influence is debated.

Questions people ask about ArisTutor

Who did Aristotle tutor?

Prince of Macedon.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Hired) · Wikipedia: Aristotle; Wikipedia: Alexander the Great

Who hired him?

Alexander's father.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Age) · Wikipedia: Alexander the Great

About when?

Approximate.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Mieza) · Wikipedia: Alexander the Great

Where were lessons held?

In Macedon.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Subjects) · Wikipedia: Alexander the Great

What age was Alexander?

A teenager.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Influence) · Wikipedia: Alexander the Great

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  1. Who did Aristotle tutor?

    1. Alexander the Great
    2. Julius Caesar
    3. Nero
    4. Plato
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    Answer: A. Alexander the Great Prince of Macedon. Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Hired) · Wikipedia: Aristotle; Wikipedia: Alexander the Great

  2. Who hired him?

    1. Philip II
    2. Darius III
    3. Pericles
    4. Socrates
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    Answer: A. Philip II Alexander's father. Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Age) · Wikipedia: Alexander the Great

  3. About when?

    1. 343 BC
    2. 43 AD
    3. 500 BC
    4. 1066
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    Answer: A. 343 BC Approximate. Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Mieza) · Wikipedia: Alexander the Great

  4. Where were lessons held?

    1. Mieza
    2. Rome
    3. Sparta
    4. Babylon
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    Answer: A. Mieza In Macedon. Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Subjects) · Wikipedia: Alexander the Great

  5. What age was Alexander?

    1. About 13
    2. About 30
    3. About 5
    4. About 50
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    Answer: A. About 13 A teenager. Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Influence) · Wikipedia: Alexander the Great

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Easterling, Marcus. "ArisTutor." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-081, last updated Nov 15, 2023. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/aristutor/

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