Was Aeschylus a Philosopher?

(c. 470–399 BC), Greek philosopher, who profoundly affected Western philosophy through his influence on Plato. Born in Athens, he received the regular elementary education in literature, music, and gymnastics.

What is Aeschylus most famous for?

Known as 'the father of tragedy', the playwright wrote up to 90 plays, winning with half of them at the great Athenian festivals of Greek drama. Perhaps his most famous work is Prometheus Bound which tells the myth of the Titan punished by Zeus for giving humanity the gift of fire.

What did Aeschylus believe?

Aeschylus and his Greek contemporaries believed that the gods begrudged human greatness and sent infatuation on a man at the height of his success, thus bringing him to disaster. Man's infatuated act was frequently one of impiety or pride (hubris), for which his downfall could be seen as a just punishment.