问题：

【简答题】What is the difference between Aristotle and

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答案：

Aristotle believed that theory came from direct observation of nature, while Plato’s philosophy relied on subjective thinking. These are respectively the base of materialism and idealism. Aristotle held the idea that the concrete individual realities were made up of “form” (idea) and matter, while Plato thought that ideas were more real than the physical world. This is the difference between materialism and idealism. Aristotle contended that happiness was the aim of life. But, to him, happiness meant something that could be realized through a life of reason, goodness and contemplation rather than the so-called happiness in a vulgar and low sense.