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“On sleep and waking > I. General introduction: problems involving sleep (page 104) And is it possible to foresee future events, or is this impossible? And in what manner is it possible, if it is? And are these future events human actions only, or do they include those which have a marvellous cause and those that occur by nature or spontaneously?”

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Book:On the Soul: And Other Psychological Works
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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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