Aristotle: The First Scientist

We've covered two figures out of the great trifecta of Classical Greek philosophy, those being Socrates and Plato, so let's move forward and discuss Aristotle, arguably one of the most important thinkers in the history of mankind, and likely the first scientist in history. What were his teachings, and how did they differ from his predecessors? How exactly did he set the stage for empirical science? Let's get a closer look.