“Happiness is thought to depend on leisure; for we are busy that we may have leisure, and make war that we may live in peace.”
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Complete Works of Aristotle, Volume 2: The Revised Oxford Translation
The Complete Works of Aristotle, Volume 2 includes translations of various treatises and dialogues, showcasing Aristotle's philosophical and scientific thought. This revised Oxford translation is renowned for its accuracy and scholarly depth. more
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