ted in nature and it's functions, rather than puzzling over the idea of how and why things and people existed.
             In 347 Plato dies. Aristotle left the Academy after not being appointed the new head. Aristotle went to a Greek city called Atarneus (now Turkey). Hermias, the city's ruler was a supporter of Plato's Academy. He invited some of the Academy members (including Aristotle) to a school like the Academy. Hermias provided them with everything they needed for their studies. In that same year Aristotle married Hermias' niece, Pythios. (w.c.b. 4, pg.75) Aristotle and Pythios later had a son and daughter. At this point in Aristotle's life he was beginning to become more interested in animals. He observed animals and carefully recorded his observations. Today this collection of notes is called "Historia Animalium" which mean, "Researchers into Animals".
             In 344 BC, Hermias was overthrown. Aristotle moved to the near by island Lesbos, and he settled at Mytilene. (w.c.b. 4, pg.76) He continued his w
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