<p>On the Soul is a foundational exploration of the nature of life, perception, and intellect within the framework of Aristotle's philosophical system. In this treatise, Aristotle investigates what it means to be alive, examining the soul as the principle of life that animates all living beings, from plants to humans. He critiques prior theories, such as those of Plato, and establishes his own conception of the soul as inseparable from the body, ...