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Plato And Aristotle In The Underworld

Carl Murray finds Plato and Aristotle having a hell of an argument.

We are in the Underworld, Philosophers’ Corner. The atmosphere here is generally calm and reflective. However, on occasion the psyches of even the most celebrated philosophers are not immune to the tension, resentments and mutual suspicions that have built up over the centuries. This can sometimes lead to a heated exchange, as our correspondent recently reported when he overheard the following conversation between its two most distinguished residents, Plato and Aristotle.

Plato Greetings, Aristotle! Greetings to the most outstanding alumnus of my Academy.

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