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In which of the following books of Politics does Aristotle justify slavery?

In Book I of Politics, Aristotle analyzes the household (oikos), property, and master-slave relations, advancing his defense of natural slavery by arguing that some…

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In which of the following books of Politics does Aristotle justify slavery?

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In Book I of Politics, Aristotle analyzes the household (oikos), property, and master-slave relations, advancing his defense of natural slavery by arguing that some individuals lack the deliberative faculty of reason (bouleutikon) and are naturally suited to be governed by a master.

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