Aristotle
Mentioned in 42 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
An ancient Greek philosopher whose foundational work in logic, virtue ethics, and rhetoric continues to influence contemporary discussions across podcasts spanning philosophy, psychology, science, and ethics. Podcasters frequently reference his concepts including syllogistic logic, eudaimonia (human flourishing), the doctrine of virtue as a mean between extremes, and his frameworks of ethos, pathos, and logos in persuasion. His historical role as tutor to Alexander the Great and his observations spanning from metaphysics to natural science make him a touchstone for examining enduring questions about morality, happiness, social nature, and human excellence.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Philosophize This! · Apr 12, 2026
Episode #245 ... The Rival Moral Approaches of the Modern World - Alasdair Macintyre
“Referenced as exemplar of tradition-based virtue ethics approach to morality”
Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Mar 23, 2026
How the Meaning of Life Affects Your Brain: Part 2 of 3
“Ancient Greek philosopher who practiced aporia, referenced as precedent for contemplative questioning”
Boring History for Sleep · Mar 21, 2026
Fall Asleep to the Entire Story of Atlantis 🌊 | Boring History for Sleep
“Plato's student who apparently dismissed Atlantis as a philosophical invention created and destroyed for rhetorical purposes.”
I Can’t Sleep · Feb 27, 2026
Narwhals | Calm Bedtime Reading for Sleep
“4th century BC philosopher who recognized physiological similarities between whales and terrestrial vertebrates despite classification as fish”
Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Feb 23, 2026
The Science Behind Being Good at Leisure
“Ancient philosopher cited for assertion that 'we toil that we may rest and war that we may be at peace'”
Pints With Aquinas · Feb 20, 2026
Why Your Lent ALWAYS Falls Apart (And How to Fix It) | Ft. Brian Holdsworth
“Philosopher referenced for virtue ethics principle that virtue exists as mean between two extremes”
Philosophize This! · Feb 11, 2026
Episode #244 ... After Virtue - Alasdair MacIntyre (why moral conversations feel unsatisfying)
“Ancient Greek philosopher whose concept of teleology and virtue ethics is presented as foundational to productive moral conversations”
SOLVED with Mark Manson · Feb 11, 2026
Solved Highlight: The Real Reason You Procrastinate
“Ancient philosopher discussed in episode's historical overview of procrastination and human behavior”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Feb 11, 2026
Stoic Practices for Getting Rid of Mental Junk, Your Morning Routine, and Talking to the Dead | Ryan Holiday
“Ancient philosopher referenced as part of 'the great conversation' in classical wisdom tradition”
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas · Feb 9, 2026
343 | Tom Griffiths on The Laws of Thought
“Ancient philosopher whose work on syllogisms and logic provided foundational framework for formalizing thought”
Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Feb 9, 2026
How to Find Love in 2026
“Ancient philosopher cited for philosophical definition of love as willing another's good”
The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg · Feb 9, 2026
Don Robby Corleone | Interview: Robert P. George
“Ancient Greek philosopher representing commitment to truth-seeking and living by reality in Western tradition”
People Who Read People: A Behavior and Psychology Podcast · Feb 9, 2026
Pro negotiator on body language and the “power of nice” | with Andres Lares
“Ancient philosopher; framework of ethos, pathos, logos forms basis of Persuade's four-step influence process”
The Ancients · Feb 5, 2026
Alexander the Great | Rise to Power
“Hired as Alexander's tutor around age 13; developed Alexander's interest in Homer's Iliad and natural philosophy during formative years”
The Best of Coast to Coast AM · Feb 3, 2026
Artificial Intelligence - Best of Coast to Coast AM - 2/2/26
“Historical reference (350 BCE) cited for work on superhuman, divine intellect, and metaphysical aspects”
A Bit of Optimism · Feb 3, 2026
What Grit Really Teaches Us About Happiness with Professor Angela Duckworth
“Ancient philosopher; quoted as defining humans as social animals, contrasting with modern rugged individualism”
Passion Struck with John R. Miles · Feb 3, 2026
Why Choosing Wisely Shapes Agency, Meaning, and Mattering | Barry Schwartz - EP 724
“Ancient philosopher whose virtue ethics framework of balance and eudaimonia informs Choose Wisely's approach”
Science Friday · Feb 2, 2026
We’re All Being Played By Metrics
“Ancient philosopher whose concept of human flourishing through exercise of capacities informs Nguyen's critique of outcome-focused metrics.”
The Dylan Gemelli Podcast · Jan 30, 2026
Episode #86 Featuring Alex Tarnava! The inventor of the world’s only open-cup molecular hydrogen tablet! EVERYTHING you need to know about HYDROGEN!!
“Philosopher referenced for concept of eudaimonia (life of purpose and productive struggle)”
The Lawfare Podcast · Jan 29, 2026
Rational Security: The “Pawing at Scott” Edition
“Ancient philosopher whose virtue ethics framework is reflected in Anthropic's Constitutional AI approach”
Something You Should Know · Jan 29, 2026
Why You Click With Some People & How to Pursue Anything with Excellence
“Ancient philosopher referenced for his practice of lecturing while walking (peripatetics), now validated by synchrony research”
Who Smarted? - Educational Podcast for Kids · Jan 26, 2026
Why are Weather Forecasts not always Accurate?
“Ancient Greek philosopher whose weather theories dominated for 2,000 years despite containing significant scientific errors”
GraveYard Tales · Jan 23, 2026
338: The Caspian Sea
“Ancient philosopher who allegedly advised Alexander the Great on dissolving rock to flood a Caspian fortress”
Scaling Laws · Jan 22, 2026
Rapid Response Pod on The Implications of Claude's New Constitution
“Ancient philosopher whose virtue ethics framework influences Anthropic's constitutional approach to AI training”
Capitalisn't · Jan 22, 2026
Can We Build a Middle Class Without Factories? - ft. Dani Rodrik
“Ancient philosopher cited for foundational argument that middle class is essential to sustainable democracy”
This Podcast Will Kill You · Jan 20, 2026
Ep 198 Sleep Part 1: Sleeping with one eye open
“Ancient scholar cited as believing animals sleep, referenced in historical context of sleep science understanding”
Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Jan 19, 2026
How to Set the Right Goals in Life
“Ancient philosopher whose works were reinterpreted by Thomas Aquinas for medieval audiences”
The Matt Walsh Show · Jan 16, 2026
Friendly Fire: Gavin for President, Greenland for Sale
“Ancient philosopher; referenced in slavery discussion regarding views on natural slavery”
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas · Jan 12, 2026
340 | Rebecca Newberger Goldstein on What Matters and Why It Matters
“Ancient philosopher whose concept of matter as passive receptivity influenced etymology of 'mattering'”
The Ancients · Jan 11, 2026
Medea: Maligned Sorceress or Heartless Murderer?
“Theorist of tragedy who valued dianoia (thought/deliberation) as exemplified in Medea's monologues”
StarTalk Radio · Dec 30, 2025
Things You Thought You Knew – The Color of the Sun
“Ancient philosopher whose incorrect physics about motion and friction were later corrected by experimental science”
The Rest Is Science · Dec 25, 2025
The Smell Of Christmas Is Tree Screams
“Ancient Greek philosopher credited with first documenting the crossed-finger tactile illusion phenomenon thousands of years ago”
The Peter Attia Drive · Dec 22, 2025
#377 ‒ Special episode: Understanding true happiness and the tools to cultivate a meaningful life—insights from past interviews with Arthur Brooks
“Ancient philosopher whose work on friendship and love is foundational to happiness philosophy”
The Dr. Hyman Show · Dec 17, 2025
6 Simple Rules for a Long, Healthy Life w/ Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel
“Ancient philosopher quoted on humans as social animals and balance in wellness practices”
Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Dec 8, 2025
The 3 Macronutrients of Happiness, and How to Measure Yours
“Referenced as classical philosopher discussing human tendency to seek happiness”
The Mel Robbins Podcast · Dec 1, 2025
The 7‑Day Habit Reset: Start Today, Feel Different By Next Week
“Quoted for the principle 'We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence is not an act, it's a habit.'”
Becoming UnDone · Sep 9, 2025
135 | From The Professor's Playbook: All-Nighters, Strategic Planning, & Aristotelian Generosity
“Ancient philosopher whose virtue ethics framework, particularly liberality, forms the conceptual foundation for the episode's discussion.”
The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk · Sep 7, 2025
652: Arthur Brooks - The Power of Teaching, The Arrival Fallacy, The Mad Scientist Profile, Lifting Heavy Weights, & The Two Best Practices To Be Happy
“Referenced concept of 'virtuous friendship' as peer relationships based on mutual growth”
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas · Jul 21, 2025
322 | Philip Pettit on Language, Agency, Politics, and Freedom
“Referenced for concept of humans as political animals and rational creatures”
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas · Jun 23, 2025
319 | Bryan Van Norden on Philosophy From the Rest of the World
“Ancient Greek philosopher; first comparative political philosopher who collected constitutions from around the world”
Greeking Out from National Geographic Kids · Jun 28, 2024
S10E10 - Ancient Olympics Part Deux
“Ancient philosopher whose writings documented that Doreaeus, son of Diagoras, won 20 crowns on the athletic circuit.”
Dan Carlin's Hardcore History · Jun 7, 2024
Show 71 - Mania for Subjugation
“Hired by Philip II to educate Alexander and his companions in philosophy, ethics, and sciences”