Aristotle is the last Greek philosopher to face the world cheerfully

Evidence

Aristotle is the last Greek philosopher who faces the world cheerfully; after him, all have, in one form or another, a philosophy of retreat. — Bertrand Russell, History of Western Philosophy, 957

Categorization

• corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Bertrand Russell, History of Western Philosophy, 957
• XREF: connects to: The eclipse of the City State shifted Greek philosophy toward individual salvation — Bertrand Russell, History of Western Philosophy, 950; The Crusades were tied to enduring European xenophobia rooted in Greek thought