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Aristotle, Aelian and the giant octopus: The earliest 'citizen science' goes back more than 2,000 years
Most of us know of Aristotle (384–322 BCE) for his philosophical works, but he was also a great scientist. Aristotle consulted the general public when undertaking his scientific research projects.
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Guide to the classics: Aristotle’s Poetics is a bible for screenwriters – but it’s often misread
Aristotle lived between 384–322 BCE. A student of Plato, he wrote widely about philosophical ideas, from ethics and politics through to biology and the mind. His philosophy intersected with art ...