The Mind of Aristotle: A Study in Philosophical Growth - Paperbackby John M. Rist (Author) In an effort to confront this situation John Rist attempts to chart Aristotle's philosophical progress, using the techniques of both philology and philosophical analysis. His aim is to see where Aristotle came from philosophically and what impelled him to develop his ideas in particular directions. Author Biography JOHN M. RIST was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge University, and is now Assistant Professor of Greek at