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The Aristotle Library

The Aristotle Library

Di: Aristotle
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All human beings by nature desire to understand. In The Aristotle Library, the works of Aristotle are read in full, that the listener may consider nature, virtue, reason, poetry, politics, and the first principles of things. For wisdom is not gained in haste, but by attending carefully to what is said, and by seeking the causes of what is.Public domain Filosofia Scienze sociali
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  • Poetics Chapters 25-26

    Poetics Chapters 25-26
    Jul 30 2026
    In which the relative merits of epic and tragic poetry are examined with a thoughtful consideration of their audiences, forms, and artistic effects, revealing how tragedy may achieve a more concentrated and refined poetic impact despite criticisms of its presentation. The discourse gently unfolds to distinguish the unique contributions of music, spectacle, and unity within tragedy, suggesting a hierarchy of imitation that honours the particular pleasures sought in poetic art.
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    16 min
  • Poetics Chapters 22-24

    Poetics Chapters 22-24
    Jul 29 2026
    In which the nature of epic poetry is examined with regard to its unity of action, relationship to tragedy, and distinctive metre, illustrating its capacity for varied incidents and the marvellous. Further, the poetic art is defended against criticisms of impossibility and improbability by appealing to the poet’s intention, cultural opinion, and linguistic subtleties, emphasising the necessity for plausibility and decorum within the narrative.
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    17 min
  • Poetics Chapters 17-19

    Poetics Chapters 17-19
    Jul 28 2026
    In which the nature of tragedy is examined through its division into complication and denouement, and the varied species of tragedy are thoughtfully distinguished, emphasising the poet’s artful combination of elements and the integral role of the Chorus. Further, the discourse turns to the subtleties of diction and thought, exploring the building blocks of language from the simplest letters to complex speeches, revealing how each contributes to expression and dramatic effect.
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    11 min
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