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Aristotle

Ancient philosopher referenced in Positivist history.

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Also known as the great Aristotle

First appearance: i the intellectual character of positivism

Aristotle shows up with force in II: The Social Aspect of Positivism, as Shown by Its Connection with the General Revolutionary Movement of Western Europe. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Cited for his statical conception of social order, lacking the dynamical idea of progress.
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