# ArisTutor (DD-081)

> 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.

- Department: History (also People)
- First published: 2023-11-15
- Last updated: 2023-11-15
- Permalink: https://detailenjoyer.com/case/aristutor/
- Author: Marcus Easterling (DetailEnjoyer), The Detail Department

## Quick facts

- **DD-081-F01**: Philip II hired Aristotle around 343 BC. _(Write-up · Exhibit A (Hired))_
- **DD-081-F02**: Alexander was about 13. _(Write-up · Exhibit B (Age))_

## Write-up

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

1. **Hired**: Philip II hired Aristotle around 343 BC.
2. **Age**: Alexander was about 13.
3. **Mieza**: Lessons were at Mieza.
4. **Subjects**: Philosophy, science and literature.
5. **Influence**: Aristotle's influence is debated.

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## Reel vs. record

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

- Duration: 32.0 s · Published: 2023-11-15
- File: https://detailenjoyer.com/assets/videos/CzrLZqNOrtn.mp4

### Transcript

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!

## Questions & answers

**Q: Who did Aristotle tutor?**  
A: Prince of Macedon. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Hired) · Wikipedia: Aristotle; Wikipedia: Alexander the Great)_

**Q: Who hired him?**  
A: Alexander's father. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Age) · Wikipedia: Alexander the Great)_

**Q: About when?**  
A: Approximate. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Mieza) · Wikipedia: Alexander the Great)_

**Q: Where were lessons held?**  
A: In Macedon. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Subjects) · Wikipedia: Alexander the Great)_

**Q: What age was Alexander?**  
A: A teenager. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Influence) · Wikipedia: Alexander the Great)_

## Sources

- [Wikipedia: Aristotle](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aristotle)
- [Wikipedia: Alexander the Great](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_the_Great)

## Cite this case file

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