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> Aristotle dealt quite the challenge to humanity when he issued his moral philosophy about the ‘perfect man,’ saying he does not “concern himself that others should be blamed.” Aristotle must have missed the brain scans.

WHat a weak way to finish the article - take a quote from a Greek philosopher you do not understand and look like a smart aleck while you are obviously oblivious to its actual meaning.



Ironically you didn't do any better. You could have explained why the author didn't understand Aristotle and what the actual meaning of the quote is.

Was that on purpose?


I blame society for such a weak finish.


Blame Aristotle.


I think it was a joke.


Then it certainly failed even at that.


To demonstrate that a joke failed, you have to show it didn't work for the bulk of an intended audience, not just that you personally didn't like it.


The fact that the rest of the audience laughed at a failed joke just demonstrates their bad taste and poor character.




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