To add to the Aristotelian chorus, he wrote a book on fish.
And now I’m hearing the modern major general’s song in my head… “I know the croaking chorus from The Frogs of Aristophanes!”
I am surprised to note that I have never before heard anyone confuse Aristotle and Aristophanes, even in jest. (cf the tailor: “You rip a dese?” “You mend a dese.”)
Wow was that stupid. I’m not even gonna attempt to defend that statement. Facepalm
FWIW, I thought you were making a joke.
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To add to the Aristotelian chorus, he wrote a book on fish.
And now I’m hearing the modern major general’s song in my head… “I know the croaking chorus from The Frogs of Aristophanes!”
I am surprised to note that I have never before heard anyone confuse Aristotle and Aristophanes, even in jest. (cf the tailor: “You rip a dese?” “You mend a dese.”)
Wow was that stupid. I’m not even gonna attempt to defend that statement. Facepalm
FWIW, I thought you were making a joke.