“Everything that depends on the action of nature is by nature as good as it can be, and similarly everything that depends on art or any rational cause, and especially if it depends on the best of all causes.”
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Pocket Aristotle
This book is a compact and accessible introduction to the extensive body of work by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle. It distills key concepts from his treatises on logic, ethics, politics, and other subjects, making them more approachable for modern readers. more
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