Aristotle

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…especially in Moorish Spain where many learned commentaries had been writen on them. In the early twelve hundreds Aristotle's works were once again becoming known in Europe. Albert saw in Aristotle's philosophy a better and stronger basis for Christian theology Aristotle began his writing during Plato's lifetime and there are similarities in the style of their writing. In fact, critics of the time praised Aristotle as being the second most accomplished writer next to Plato.