Not in any of Aristotle's extant works. https://sententiaeantiquae.com/2018/09/29/racists-use-this-fake-quote-from-aristotle/
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Tolerance and apathy are the last virtues of a dying society.
— Aristotle
What It Means
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Source: Wikiquote: "Aristotle" (Misattributed)
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About Aristotle
Aristotle, a student of Plato, revolutionized Western thought through his systematic approach to logic, ethics, and natural sciences. His emphasis on empirical observation and deductive reasoning laid the foundation for scientific inquiry and profoundly shaped philosophy for centuries to come.
About Aristotle
Aristotle, a student of Plato, revolutionized Western thought through his systematic approach to logic, ethics, and natural sciences. His emphasis on empirical observation and deductive reasoning laid the foundation for scientific inquiry and profoundly shaped philosophy for centuries to come.
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