Why Did Aristotle Flee Athens When Indicted Rather Than Die Like Socrates?

Why Did Aristotle Flee Athens When Indicted Rather Than Die Like Socrates?

Greek philosopher Aristotle was forced to flee from Athens when accused of blasphemy. Statue of Aristotle at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Credit: Solut-Rai Wikimedia Commons CC0 After the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC, a wave of anti-Macedonian sentiment swept through Athens, prompting Aristotle to flee the city for his own safety. The great Greek philosopher had been hired by Philip II of Macedon to tutor Alexander during his …