Plato and Aristotle are arguably the most well-known and influential Greek philosophers. Their perspectives on the government, ethics, justice, and other concepts shaped the era. In order to compare and contrast Plato and Aristotle, this essay will discuss the philosophers separately. Their background, principles, and central concepts will be explored in two sections. After that, in the Plato and Aristotle comparison, the essay will present the differences and similarities in their philosophies. Aristotle’s Philosophy Aristotle’s philosophy was based on the belief that all men by nature desire to now (). Aristotle was a “the son of a renowned physician from Thrace” and he began his philosophy studies at the Plato’s academy (May 4). His studies began from an early age and later after Plato’s death he was appointed a tutor (May 3). Some of his greatest achievements include being Alexander the Great’s tutor. However, after a few years he established his own academy and at the time there were only two schools of antiquity (May 7).Aristotle was a man f his words and he was mostly regard as the peripatetic. This was “because he walked as he talked and paced as he thought” (May 5). He was a critic of the political class and this was almost caused him his life. Soon after the death of Alexander the great, he had to flee to Chalcis after disputes between him and the political elites (May 6). Plato’s Philosophy Plato was very influential young man during his time although his safety was compromised after the death Socrates. He was a staunch believer in Socrates philosophy as a young man. According to Plato, Socrates was the “wisest and mot excellent of men” and his eyes, his death was a great loss not only for Athens but also for humanity (May 5). He was born in 427 BC and he was from a very privileged family in Athens (May 5). For instance, his uncle was among the thirty tyrants who ruled over the Athens. When Socrates died, Plato enhanced his philosophy by visiting some of the most reputable regions known for their outstanding philosophic thoughts. These regions included Asia Minor, Egypt, Southern Italy, and Sicily (May, 6). Plato and Aristotle: Comparison The two are undoubtedly the most influential philosophers in history. One of the most striking similarities between the two great philosophers is the fact that they both were students of great philosophers. Plato was a Socrates pupil and he later became a great philosopher with his teachings being greatly influenced by Socrates philosophy (May 7). Aristotle on the other hand was a Plato’s pupil for many years as indicated earlier and his teachings were also influenced by Plato’s teachings. However, Aristotle became one of the greatest critics of his own teacher but his criticism was not ill motivated. Amidst his criticism, he still held high regards to his tutor. In some of his writings he describe Plato as a man “whom bad men have not even the right to praise, and who showed in his life and teachings how to be happy and good at the same time” (May 9). Their works are very similar especially with regard to the aspects of philosophy targeted although notably their points in these subjects are contradictory (May 10). The existence of God forms the basis of their two points of convergence in their philosophies. Aristotle concurred on most of the issue of Plato especially the universal ideas such the immaterial