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“For man, when perfected, is the best of animals, but, when separated from law and justice, he is the worst of all; since armed injustice is the more dangerous, and he is equipped at birth with the arms of intelligence and with moral qualities which he may use for the worst ends. Wherefore, if he have not virtue, he is the most unholy and the most savage of animals, and the most full of lust and gluttony. But justice is the bond of men in states, and the administration of justice, which is the determination of what is just, is the principle of order in political society.”

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Aristotle, born in 384 BC, was a Greek philosopher who taught at the Lyceum. His works cover a wide range of subjects, including metaphysics, biology, physics, and aesthetics. His most famous works include 'Nicomachean Ethics,' which explores virtue and happiness, and 'Poetics,' which discusses the nature of tragedy. Aristotle's systematic approach to knowledge and his emphasis on empirical observation have made him a pivotal figure in the history of philosophy. more

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Aristotle, a renowned Greek philosopher, is one of the founders of Western philosophy. His thoughts covered a wide range of fields, including ethics, logic, politics, and had a profound impact on the world. more

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