The Wealth of Nations · Character
Aristotle
Ancient Greek philosopher cited on economics.
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Also known as Aristotle, 1400 Aristotle
First appearance: iv of the origin and use of money
Aristotle shows up with force in II: Of the Discouragement of Agriculture in the Ancient State of Europe After the Fall of the Roman Empire. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Aristotle is cited regarding the inefficiency of slave labor in ancient Greece and the impracticality of Plato's ideal republic.
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