{"product_id":"aristotle-a-graphic-biography","title":"Aristotle: A Graphic Biography","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom the artist behind the critically acclaimed, award-winning, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e #1 bestselling graphic novel \u003ci\u003eLogicomix \u003c\/i\u003ecomes a graphic novel about the life and legacy of Aristotle, the polymath who became one of the founding figures of modern thought \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Little is known about the early life of Aristotle, who stands as a cultural cornerstone of modern thought and scholarship. Alecos Papadatos, the artist behind the critically acclaimed, award-winning, bestselling graphic novel \u003ci\u003eLogicomix\u003c\/i\u003e, and Tassos Apostolidis, an author and teacher, team up to bring his story to life, following the trail of clues to paint a picture of the great man and his philosophy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The son of a renowned Macedonian physician, Aristotle pursues his studies in Athens and becomes one of Plato's favorite disciples. A great scholar, he even serves as Alexander the Great, Ptolemy, and Cassander's personal tutor. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For many, that would be the high point of their career, but Aristotle goes on to found his own school, the Lyceum. There, he transmits his knowledge and passion to any student wishing to embark on an intellectual and philosophical journey. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Most of his works that have endured to this day are from this crucial time, thought to be lecture aids for his students. The fact that these were not likely intended for publication and yet have had such an astounding influence on every school of Western thought speaks to the monumental legacy that Papadatos and Apostolidis carefully reconstruct in this compelling and informative graphic novel.","brand":"Alecos Papadatos, Tassos Apostolidis","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46333581164780,"sku":"9781419777011","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9781419777011.jpg?v=1743596078","url":"https:\/\/intl.allstora.com\/products\/aristotle-a-graphic-biography","provider":"Allstora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}