Aristotle: Politics | Practice Test / Quiz / MCQs

Home > Political Science > Quizzes > Aristotle: Politics

Aristotle: Politics

Fast practice, instant feedback. Timer auto-submits when time’s up.

Avg score: 0% • Most missed: “The soul is divided into what two parts?”

Study First Challenge a Friend Stats

Aristotle: Politics

Time left 00:00

25 Questions

1. Arguments for Natural Slavery

1. And he is someone else's when, despite being human, he is apiece of property; and a piece of property is a tool for action that is separate from its owner.' - Aristotle proves that being a slave is natural insofar as he is property and serves a different purpose; serves someone else's purpose and not his own. The nature of himself is not fulfilled to his own end; rather, someone else's end 2. Mutuality of interest-- a sort of living but separate part of his body. Hence, there is a certain mutual benefit and mutual friendship for such maters and slaves as deserve to be by nature so related. When their relationship is NOT that way, however, but is based on law, and they have been subjected to force, the opposite holds.'Master/slave, husband/wife, parent/childmust be divided into two parts, one of which is communal and another that belongs to private individuals - Each of these must again be divided in two: one part of the communal land should be used to support public services to the gods, the other to defray the cost of messes; on epart of the private land should be located near the frontiers, the other near the city-state so that with two allotments assigned to each citizen, all of them may share in both locationsPromotes human flourishing. Cannot achieve the very best in society without having some of the worst conditions\

2. Territory

Master/slave, husband/wife, parent/childmust be divided into two parts, one of which is communal and another that belongs to private individuals - Each of these must again be divided in two: one part of the communal land should be used to support public services to the gods, the other to defray the cost of messes; on epart of the private land should be located near the frontiers, the other near the city-state so that with two allotments assigned to each citizen, all of them may share in both locations1. And he is someone else's when, despite being human, he is apiece of property; and a piece of property is a tool for action that is separate from its owner.' - Aristotle proves that being a slave is natural insofar as he is property and serves a different purpose; serves someone else's purpose and not his own. The nature of himself is not fulfilled to his own end; rather, someone else's end 2. Mutuality of interest-- a sort of living but separate part of his body. Hence, there is a certain mutual benefit and mutual friendship for such maters and slaves as deserve to be by nature so related. When their relationship is NOT that way, however, but is based on law, and they have been subjected to force, the opposite holds.'Promotes human flourishing. Cannot achieve the very best in society without having some of the worst conditions\

3. Ideal society to Aristotle

Promotes human flourishing. Cannot achieve the very best in society without having some of the worst conditions\Master/slave, husband/wife, parent/childmust be divided into two parts, one of which is communal and another that belongs to private individuals - Each of these must again be divided in two: one part of the communal land should be used to support public services to the gods, the other to defray the cost of messes; on epart of the private land should be located near the frontiers, the other near the city-state so that with two allotments assigned to each citizen, all of them may share in both locations1. And he is someone else's when, despite being human, he is apiece of property; and a piece of property is a tool for action that is separate from its owner.' - Aristotle proves that being a slave is natural insofar as he is property and serves a different purpose; serves someone else's purpose and not his own. The nature of himself is not fulfilled to his own end; rather, someone else's end 2. Mutuality of interest-- a sort of living but separate part of his body. Hence, there is a certain mutual benefit and mutual friendship for such maters and slaves as deserve to be by nature so related. When their relationship is NOT that way, however, but is based on law, and they have been subjected to force, the opposite holds.'

4. Relationships within the household?

Master/slave, husband/wife, parent/childmust be divided into two parts, one of which is communal and another that belongs to private individuals - Each of these must again be divided in two: one part of the communal land should be used to support public services to the gods, the other to defray the cost of messes; on epart of the private land should be located near the frontiers, the other near the city-state so that with two allotments assigned to each citizen, all of them may share in both locationsPromotes human flourishing. Cannot achieve the very best in society without having some of the worst conditions\1. And he is someone else's when, despite being human, he is apiece of property; and a piece of property is a tool for action that is separate from its owner.' - Aristotle proves that being a slave is natural insofar as he is property and serves a different purpose; serves someone else's purpose and not his own. The nature of himself is not fulfilled to his own end; rather, someone else's end 2. Mutuality of interest-- a sort of living but separate part of his body. Hence, there is a certain mutual benefit and mutual friendship for such maters and slaves as deserve to be by nature so related. When their relationship is NOT that way, however, but is based on law, and they have been subjected to force, the opposite holds.'

5. Households

1. And he is someone else's when, despite being human, he is apiece of property; and a piece of property is a tool for action that is separate from its owner.' - Aristotle proves that being a slave is natural insofar as he is property and serves a different purpose; serves someone else's purpose and not his own. The nature of himself is not fulfilled to his own end; rather, someone else's end 2. Mutuality of interest-- a sort of living but separate part of his body. Hence, there is a certain mutual benefit and mutual friendship for such maters and slaves as deserve to be by nature so related. When their relationship is NOT that way, however, but is based on law, and they have been subjected to force, the opposite holds.'must be divided into two parts, one of which is communal and another that belongs to private individuals - Each of these must again be divided in two: one part of the communal land should be used to support public services to the gods, the other to defray the cost of messes; on epart of the private land should be located near the frontiers, the other near the city-state so that with two allotments assigned to each citizen, all of them may share in both locationsPromotes human flourishing. Cannot achieve the very best in society without having some of the worst conditions\constitute the city-state. Households consist of free and slave. | Primary units of a house are master/slave, husband/wife, father/children | Relationships between them bring 3 relations to light - 1. Mastership - 2. Marital science - 3. Procreative science - Another aspect of household management = wealth acquisition

6. What are his 3 arguments for justifying slavery?

must be divided into two parts, one of which is communal and another that belongs to private individuals - Each of these must again be divided in two: one part of the communal land should be used to support public services to the gods, the other to defray the cost of messes; on epart of the private land should be located near the frontiers, the other near the city-state so that with two allotments assigned to each citizen, all of them may share in both locations1. And he is someone else's when, despite being human, he is apiece of property; and a piece of property is a tool for action that is separate from its owner.' - Aristotle proves that being a slave is natural insofar as he is property and serves a different purpose; serves someone else's purpose and not his own. The nature of himself is not fulfilled to his own end; rather, someone else's end 2. Mutuality of interest-- a sort of living but separate part of his body. Hence, there is a certain mutual benefit and mutual friendship for such maters and slaves as deserve to be by nature so related. When their relationship is NOT that way, however, but is based on law, and they have been subjected to force, the opposite holds.'Promotes human flourishing. Cannot achieve the very best in society without having some of the worst conditions\1. Natural slavery; by biological nature, are slaves 2. Cultural argument; some people are slavish in character because of the geographical area they inhabit 3. Instrumental argument; slaves are instruments for functionality of city-states

7. Natural slave

must be divided into two parts, one of which is communal and another that belongs to private individuals - Each of these must again be divided in two: one part of the communal land should be used to support public services to the gods, the other to defray the cost of messes; on epart of the private land should be located near the frontiers, the other near the city-state so that with two allotments assigned to each citizen, all of them may share in both locationswhatever can use its body to labor; whereas something that is capable of rational foresight = natural ruler and master - | Distinction = in which faculty is dominant; mind or body - Tool of the master - Lacks the ability to be truly happy - Characteristics cannot be genealogically passed down - Lack in 'spiritedness'1. And he is someone else's when, despite being human, he is apiece of property; and a piece of property is a tool for action that is separate from its owner.' - Aristotle proves that being a slave is natural insofar as he is property and serves a different purpose; serves someone else's purpose and not his own. The nature of himself is not fulfilled to his own end; rather, someone else's end 2. Mutuality of interest-- a sort of living but separate part of his body. Hence, there is a certain mutual benefit and mutual friendship for such maters and slaves as deserve to be by nature so related. When their relationship is NOT that way, however, but is based on law, and they have been subjected to force, the opposite holds.'Promotes human flourishing. Cannot achieve the very best in society without having some of the worst conditions\

8. City-state

exists by nature because it is their end; the character that each thing has when it reaches its end is its nature - prior in nature to the household and to each of us individually, since the whole is necessarily prior to the partPromotes human flourishing. Cannot achieve the very best in society without having some of the worst conditions\must be divided into two parts, one of which is communal and another that belongs to private individuals - Each of these must again be divided in two: one part of the communal land should be used to support public services to the gods, the other to defray the cost of messes; on epart of the private land should be located near the frontiers, the other near the city-state so that with two allotments assigned to each citizen, all of them may share in both locations1. And he is someone else's when, despite being human, he is apiece of property; and a piece of property is a tool for action that is separate from its owner.' - Aristotle proves that being a slave is natural insofar as he is property and serves a different purpose; serves someone else's purpose and not his own. The nature of himself is not fulfilled to his own end; rather, someone else's end 2. Mutuality of interest-- a sort of living but separate part of his body. Hence, there is a certain mutual benefit and mutual friendship for such maters and slaves as deserve to be by nature so related. When their relationship is NOT that way, however, but is based on law, and they have been subjected to force, the opposite holds.'

9. Barbarian

Promotes human flourishing. Cannot achieve the very best in society without having some of the worst conditions\1. And he is someone else's when, despite being human, he is apiece of property; and a piece of property is a tool for action that is separate from its owner.' - Aristotle proves that being a slave is natural insofar as he is property and serves a different purpose; serves someone else's purpose and not his own. The nature of himself is not fulfilled to his own end; rather, someone else's end 2. Mutuality of interest-- a sort of living but separate part of his body. Hence, there is a certain mutual benefit and mutual friendship for such maters and slaves as deserve to be by nature so related. When their relationship is NOT that way, however, but is based on law, and they have been subjected to force, the opposite holds.'Slavish; lacks rationality; no natural ruler so must be subjugated by rule - Problem with Aristotle's account is that it is difficult a) to determine who is actually a slave by nature because mind/body relation is not always coherent and consistentmust be divided into two parts, one of which is communal and another that belongs to private individuals - Each of these must again be divided in two: one part of the communal land should be used to support public services to the gods, the other to defray the cost of messes; on epart of the private land should be located near the frontiers, the other near the city-state so that with two allotments assigned to each citizen, all of them may share in both locations

10. Tools

1. And he is someone else's when, despite being human, he is apiece of property; and a piece of property is a tool for action that is separate from its owner.' - Aristotle proves that being a slave is natural insofar as he is property and serves a different purpose; serves someone else's purpose and not his own. The nature of himself is not fulfilled to his own end; rather, someone else's end 2. Mutuality of interest-- a sort of living but separate part of his body. Hence, there is a certain mutual benefit and mutual friendship for such maters and slaves as deserve to be by nature so related. When their relationship is NOT that way, however, but is based on law, and they have been subjected to force, the opposite holds.'must be divided into two parts, one of which is communal and another that belongs to private individuals - Each of these must again be divided in two: one part of the communal land should be used to support public services to the gods, the other to defray the cost of messes; on epart of the private land should be located near the frontiers, the other near the city-state so that with two allotments assigned to each citizen, all of them may share in both locationsHelps master/owner achieve its end - Tools are tools of production, but a piece of property is for action - Thus, the tools must differ in kind since they fulfill different ends.Promotes human flourishing. Cannot achieve the very best in society without having some of the worst conditions\

11. Metics

1. And he is someone else's when, despite being human, he is apiece of property; and a piece of property is a tool for action that is separate from its owner.' - Aristotle proves that being a slave is natural insofar as he is property and serves a different purpose; serves someone else's purpose and not his own. The nature of himself is not fulfilled to his own end; rather, someone else's end 2. Mutuality of interest-- a sort of living but separate part of his body. Hence, there is a certain mutual benefit and mutual friendship for such maters and slaves as deserve to be by nature so related. When their relationship is NOT that way, however, but is based on law, and they have been subjected to force, the opposite holds.'must be divided into two parts, one of which is communal and another that belongs to private individuals - Each of these must again be divided in two: one part of the communal land should be used to support public services to the gods, the other to defray the cost of messes; on epart of the private land should be located near the frontiers, the other near the city-state so that with two allotments assigned to each citizen, all of them may share in both locationsPromotes human flourishing. Cannot achieve the very best in society without having some of the worst conditions\Aristotle was one. Paid tax to live and work in Athens; foreigners - You could be made a slave if you did not pay this fee - Lived in inherently insecure social situation - Might have become Plato's slave if didn't pay tax

12. Why are humans political animals?

We uniquely possess 1. speech 2. language 3. live sociallyPromotes human flourishing. Cannot achieve the very best in society without having some of the worst conditions\must be divided into two parts, one of which is communal and another that belongs to private individuals - Each of these must again be divided in two: one part of the communal land should be used to support public services to the gods, the other to defray the cost of messes; on epart of the private land should be located near the frontiers, the other near the city-state so that with two allotments assigned to each citizen, all of them may share in both locations1. And he is someone else's when, despite being human, he is apiece of property; and a piece of property is a tool for action that is separate from its owner.' - Aristotle proves that being a slave is natural insofar as he is property and serves a different purpose; serves someone else's purpose and not his own. The nature of himself is not fulfilled to his own end; rather, someone else's end 2. Mutuality of interest-- a sort of living but separate part of his body. Hence, there is a certain mutual benefit and mutual friendship for such maters and slaves as deserve to be by nature so related. When their relationship is NOT that way, however, but is based on law, and they have been subjected to force, the opposite holds.'

13. The soul is divided into what two parts?

one of which has reason intrinsically whereas the other does not but is capable of listening to it. Virtues of the latter constitute whether or not a man is 'good'1. And he is someone else's when, despite being human, he is apiece of property; and a piece of property is a tool for action that is separate from its owner.' - Aristotle proves that being a slave is natural insofar as he is property and serves a different purpose; serves someone else's purpose and not his own. The nature of himself is not fulfilled to his own end; rather, someone else's end 2. Mutuality of interest-- a sort of living but separate part of his body. Hence, there is a certain mutual benefit and mutual friendship for such maters and slaves as deserve to be by nature so related. When their relationship is NOT that way, however, but is based on law, and they have been subjected to force, the opposite holds.'Promotes human flourishing. Cannot achieve the very best in society without having some of the worst conditions\must be divided into two parts, one of which is communal and another that belongs to private individuals - Each of these must again be divided in two: one part of the communal land should be used to support public services to the gods, the other to defray the cost of messes; on epart of the private land should be located near the frontiers, the other near the city-state so that with two allotments assigned to each citizen, all of them may share in both locations

14. Ruling in Aristotle's view?

Promotes human flourishing. Cannot achieve the very best in society without having some of the worst conditions\1. And he is someone else's when, despite being human, he is apiece of property; and a piece of property is a tool for action that is separate from its owner.' - Aristotle proves that being a slave is natural insofar as he is property and serves a different purpose; serves someone else's purpose and not his own. The nature of himself is not fulfilled to his own end; rather, someone else's end 2. Mutuality of interest-- a sort of living but separate part of his body. Hence, there is a certain mutual benefit and mutual friendship for such maters and slaves as deserve to be by nature so related. When their relationship is NOT that way, however, but is based on law, and they have been subjected to force, the opposite holds.'Ruling is only politicalmust be divided into two parts, one of which is communal and another that belongs to private individuals - Each of these must again be divided in two: one part of the communal land should be used to support public services to the gods, the other to defray the cost of messes; on epart of the private land should be located near the frontiers, the other near the city-state so that with two allotments assigned to each citizen, all of them may share in both locations

15. What helps humans achieve their ends?

being social; living with others -practices that enable them to rule or be ruled1. And he is someone else's when, despite being human, he is apiece of property; and a piece of property is a tool for action that is separate from its owner.' - Aristotle proves that being a slave is natural insofar as he is property and serves a different purpose; serves someone else's purpose and not his own. The nature of himself is not fulfilled to his own end; rather, someone else's end 2. Mutuality of interest-- a sort of living but separate part of his body. Hence, there is a certain mutual benefit and mutual friendship for such maters and slaves as deserve to be by nature so related. When their relationship is NOT that way, however, but is based on law, and they have been subjected to force, the opposite holds.'must be divided into two parts, one of which is communal and another that belongs to private individuals - Each of these must again be divided in two: one part of the communal land should be used to support public services to the gods, the other to defray the cost of messes; on epart of the private land should be located near the frontiers, the other near the city-state so that with two allotments assigned to each citizen, all of them may share in both locationsPromotes human flourishing. Cannot achieve the very best in society without having some of the worst conditions\

16. What are the units of living, small to large?

must be divided into two parts, one of which is communal and another that belongs to private individuals - Each of these must again be divided in two: one part of the communal land should be used to support public services to the gods, the other to defray the cost of messes; on epart of the private land should be located near the frontiers, the other near the city-state so that with two allotments assigned to each citizen, all of them may share in both locationsPromotes human flourishing. Cannot achieve the very best in society without having some of the worst conditions\Household, villages, city-state1. And he is someone else's when, despite being human, he is apiece of property; and a piece of property is a tool for action that is separate from its owner.' - Aristotle proves that being a slave is natural insofar as he is property and serves a different purpose; serves someone else's purpose and not his own. The nature of himself is not fulfilled to his own end; rather, someone else's end 2. Mutuality of interest-- a sort of living but separate part of his body. Hence, there is a certain mutual benefit and mutual friendship for such maters and slaves as deserve to be by nature so related. When their relationship is NOT that way, however, but is based on law, and they have been subjected to force, the opposite holds.'

17. Citizen

1. And he is someone else's when, despite being human, he is apiece of property; and a piece of property is a tool for action that is separate from its owner.' - Aristotle proves that being a slave is natural insofar as he is property and serves a different purpose; serves someone else's purpose and not his own. The nature of himself is not fulfilled to his own end; rather, someone else's end 2. Mutuality of interest-- a sort of living but separate part of his body. Hence, there is a certain mutual benefit and mutual friendship for such maters and slaves as deserve to be by nature so related. When their relationship is NOT that way, however, but is based on law, and they have been subjected to force, the opposite holds.'must be divided into two parts, one of which is communal and another that belongs to private individuals - Each of these must again be divided in two: one part of the communal land should be used to support public services to the gods, the other to defray the cost of messes; on epart of the private land should be located near the frontiers, the other near the city-state so that with two allotments assigned to each citizen, all of them may share in both locationsMust be a citizen on both sidesPromotes human flourishing. Cannot achieve the very best in society without having some of the worst conditions\

18. Lyceum

Aristotle's schoolPromotes human flourishing. Cannot achieve the very best in society without having some of the worst conditions\1. And he is someone else's when, despite being human, he is apiece of property; and a piece of property is a tool for action that is separate from its owner.' - Aristotle proves that being a slave is natural insofar as he is property and serves a different purpose; serves someone else's purpose and not his own. The nature of himself is not fulfilled to his own end; rather, someone else's end 2. Mutuality of interest-- a sort of living but separate part of his body. Hence, there is a certain mutual benefit and mutual friendship for such maters and slaves as deserve to be by nature so related. When their relationship is NOT that way, however, but is based on law, and they have been subjected to force, the opposite holds.'must be divided into two parts, one of which is communal and another that belongs to private individuals - Each of these must again be divided in two: one part of the communal land should be used to support public services to the gods, the other to defray the cost of messes; on epart of the private land should be located near the frontiers, the other near the city-state so that with two allotments assigned to each citizen, all of them may share in both locations

19. Community

City-state, politicalmust be divided into two parts, one of which is communal and another that belongs to private individuals - Each of these must again be divided in two: one part of the communal land should be used to support public services to the gods, the other to defray the cost of messes; on epart of the private land should be located near the frontiers, the other near the city-state so that with two allotments assigned to each citizen, all of them may share in both locationsPromotes human flourishing. Cannot achieve the very best in society without having some of the worst conditions\1. And he is someone else's when, despite being human, he is apiece of property; and a piece of property is a tool for action that is separate from its owner.' - Aristotle proves that being a slave is natural insofar as he is property and serves a different purpose; serves someone else's purpose and not his own. The nature of himself is not fulfilled to his own end; rather, someone else's end 2. Mutuality of interest-- a sort of living but separate part of his body. Hence, there is a certain mutual benefit and mutual friendship for such maters and slaves as deserve to be by nature so related. When their relationship is NOT that way, however, but is based on law, and they have been subjected to force, the opposite holds.'

20. Political animal

1. And he is someone else's when, despite being human, he is apiece of property; and a piece of property is a tool for action that is separate from its owner.' - Aristotle proves that being a slave is natural insofar as he is property and serves a different purpose; serves someone else's purpose and not his own. The nature of himself is not fulfilled to his own end; rather, someone else's end 2. Mutuality of interest-- a sort of living but separate part of his body. Hence, there is a certain mutual benefit and mutual friendship for such maters and slaves as deserve to be by nature so related. When their relationship is NOT that way, however, but is based on law, and they have been subjected to force, the opposite holds.'Promotes human flourishing. Cannot achieve the very best in society without having some of the worst conditions\Humans: The gift of speech—distinction from bees, etc. - Man is a political animal b/c he is most unrestrained and most savage when he lacks virtuemust be divided into two parts, one of which is communal and another that belongs to private individuals - Each of these must again be divided in two: one part of the communal land should be used to support public services to the gods, the other to defray the cost of messes; on epart of the private land should be located near the frontiers, the other near the city-state so that with two allotments assigned to each citizen, all of them may share in both locations

21. What are some differing conceptions of justice--what constitutes a just institution to some authors?

Plato: no independent standard of justice; in the interests of the most powerful - Thucydides: strong do what they can, weak do what they must; no such thing as just, it's just politics - Hobbes: Meaningful to judge constellations of power and to act on those judgmentsPromotes human flourishing. Cannot achieve the very best in society without having some of the worst conditions\must be divided into two parts, one of which is communal and another that belongs to private individuals - Each of these must again be divided in two: one part of the communal land should be used to support public services to the gods, the other to defray the cost of messes; on epart of the private land should be located near the frontiers, the other near the city-state so that with two allotments assigned to each citizen, all of them may share in both locations1. And he is someone else's when, despite being human, he is apiece of property; and a piece of property is a tool for action that is separate from its owner.' - Aristotle proves that being a slave is natural insofar as he is property and serves a different purpose; serves someone else's purpose and not his own. The nature of himself is not fulfilled to his own end; rather, someone else's end 2. Mutuality of interest-- a sort of living but separate part of his body. Hence, there is a certain mutual benefit and mutual friendship for such maters and slaves as deserve to be by nature so related. When their relationship is NOT that way, however, but is based on law, and they have been subjected to force, the opposite holds.'

22. What does Aristotle think people's telos is?

must be divided into two parts, one of which is communal and another that belongs to private individuals - Each of these must again be divided in two: one part of the communal land should be used to support public services to the gods, the other to defray the cost of messes; on epart of the private land should be located near the frontiers, the other near the city-state so that with two allotments assigned to each citizen, all of them may share in both locationsTo constitute a political city-statePromotes human flourishing. Cannot achieve the very best in society without having some of the worst conditions\1. And he is someone else's when, despite being human, he is apiece of property; and a piece of property is a tool for action that is separate from its owner.' - Aristotle proves that being a slave is natural insofar as he is property and serves a different purpose; serves someone else's purpose and not his own. The nature of himself is not fulfilled to his own end; rather, someone else's end 2. Mutuality of interest-- a sort of living but separate part of his body. Hence, there is a certain mutual benefit and mutual friendship for such maters and slaves as deserve to be by nature so related. When their relationship is NOT that way, however, but is based on law, and they have been subjected to force, the opposite holds.'

23. Property

must be divided into two parts, one of which is communal and another that belongs to private individuals - Each of these must again be divided in two: one part of the communal land should be used to support public services to the gods, the other to defray the cost of messes; on epart of the private land should be located near the frontiers, the other near the city-state so that with two allotments assigned to each citizen, all of them may share in both locationsshould belong to those who possess weapons and participate in the constitutionPromotes human flourishing. Cannot achieve the very best in society without having some of the worst conditions\1. And he is someone else's when, despite being human, he is apiece of property; and a piece of property is a tool for action that is separate from its owner.' - Aristotle proves that being a slave is natural insofar as he is property and serves a different purpose; serves someone else's purpose and not his own. The nature of himself is not fulfilled to his own end; rather, someone else's end 2. Mutuality of interest-- a sort of living but separate part of his body. Hence, there is a certain mutual benefit and mutual friendship for such maters and slaves as deserve to be by nature so related. When their relationship is NOT that way, however, but is based on law, and they have been subjected to force, the opposite holds.'

24. What might underlie a political theory/what would be motivation for writing one?

Promotes human flourishing. Cannot achieve the very best in society without having some of the worst conditions\must be divided into two parts, one of which is communal and another that belongs to private individuals - Each of these must again be divided in two: one part of the communal land should be used to support public services to the gods, the other to defray the cost of messes; on epart of the private land should be located near the frontiers, the other near the city-state so that with two allotments assigned to each citizen, all of them may share in both locations1. And he is someone else's when, despite being human, he is apiece of property; and a piece of property is a tool for action that is separate from its owner.' - Aristotle proves that being a slave is natural insofar as he is property and serves a different purpose; serves someone else's purpose and not his own. The nature of himself is not fulfilled to his own end; rather, someone else's end 2. Mutuality of interest-- a sort of living but separate part of his body. Hence, there is a certain mutual benefit and mutual friendship for such maters and slaves as deserve to be by nature so related. When their relationship is NOT that way, however, but is based on law, and they have been subjected to force, the opposite holds.'1. Disenchanted with existing ideas and institutions 2. Critical scrutiny of political ideas/practices 3. Concern w/ existing circumstances

25. Telos

Promotes human flourishing. Cannot achieve the very best in society without having some of the worst conditions\1. And he is someone else's when, despite being human, he is apiece of property; and a piece of property is a tool for action that is separate from its owner.' - Aristotle proves that being a slave is natural insofar as he is property and serves a different purpose; serves someone else's purpose and not his own. The nature of himself is not fulfilled to his own end; rather, someone else's end 2. Mutuality of interest-- a sort of living but separate part of his body. Hence, there is a certain mutual benefit and mutual friendship for such maters and slaves as deserve to be by nature so related. When their relationship is NOT that way, however, but is based on law, and they have been subjected to force, the opposite holds.'must be divided into two parts, one of which is communal and another that belongs to private individuals - Each of these must again be divided in two: one part of the communal land should be used to support public services to the gods, the other to defray the cost of messes; on epart of the private land should be located near the frontiers, the other near the city-state so that with two allotments assigned to each citizen, all of them may share in both locationsnatural purpose/function set by nature that everything has (i.e., an acorn's telos is to become a tree)

⚡ Recently practiced quizzes in this topic

Live quiz activity

Indian government and politics Research methodology Public Administration: Theory & Practice Political Science Practice Test Questions Introduction to Public Administration Modern Western Political Thought POLSC323 Final Exam - European Politics World Trade Organization (WTO) Practice Test Questions Concepts of Political Science 2 POLSC312 Final Exam - International Organizations

25 Questions

❤ If you liked Fatskills, consider supporting us by checking out The Life Manuals You Never Got.

About | Explore | User Guide | Topics | Subjects | Doubt Solver | Career Aptitude Test | Answers | Free Tools | OSHA Basics Quiz | What Should We Know?
Privacy | Terms |

Without work one finishes nothing. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
© 2026 Fatskills.com

All trademarks, logos and brand names are the property of their respective owners. All company, product and service names used in this website are for identification purposes only. Use of these names, trademarks and brands does not imply endorsement.

25 Questions

❤ If you liked Fatskills, consider supporting us by checking out The Life Manuals You Never Got.

About | Explore | User Guide | Topics | Subjects | Doubt Solver | Career Aptitude Test | Answers | Free Tools | OSHA Basics Quiz | What Should We Know? Privacy | Terms |

Without work one finishes nothing. - Ralph Waldo Emerson© 2026 Fatskills.com

All trademarks, logos and brand names are the property of their respective owners. All company, product and service names used in this website are for identification purposes only. Use of these names, trademarks and brands does not imply endorsement.

About | Explore | User Guide | Topics | Subjects | Doubt Solver | Career Aptitude Test | Answers | Free Tools | OSHA Basics Quiz | What Should We Know?
Privacy | Terms |

Without work one finishes nothing. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
© 2026 Fatskills.com