Peer over note that encapsulates liberal philosopher of old (9)
I believe the answer is:
aristotle
'philosopher of old' is the definition.
(ancient philosopher)
'peer over note that encapsulates liberal' is the wordplay.
'peer' becomes 'aristo' (short for aristocrat).
'over note' becomes 'te' (musical note. I am not sure about the 'over' bit.).
'that encapsulates' indicates putting letters inside.
'liberal' becomes 'l' (abbreviation).
'te' going around 'l' is 'tle'.
'aristo'+'tle'='ARISTOTLE'
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for aristotle that I've seen before include "Peripatetic teacher" , "philosophy tutor" , "Totaliser for the great Greek philosopher of old" , "Old Greek teacher" , "Realist to be like great Greek philosopher" .)