Aristotle on Soul, Mind, Body and Education

This study aims to investigate the Aristotelian distinction between soul, mind, and body. In addition, this investigation will emphasize the importance of education (physical education and education) in Aristotle’s mind, as the philosopher believed that a healthy and well-trained body is beneficial to the soul. The philosopher’s opinion on the issue of physical exercise and education is widely held among contemporary educators. Nevertheless, very little has been written on the subject for the last fifty years or so. Furthermore, there is an ongoing controversy over this issue, as some writers maintain that Aristotle says almost nothing about physical education and sport. The philosopher, of course, wrote on the subject, not extensively, like Plato, but enough to influence many educators of all levels in our modern world.