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Aristotle's Social Hierarchy
- Aristotle categorizes people into three classes: aristocrats, slaves, and vulgar craftsmen.
- Virtue requires leisure and the right nature, as slaves are seen as tools incapable of choosing their own ends.
Natural Masters and Slaves
- Aristotle's concept of natural masters and slaves isn't based on modern racial distinctions.
- Whether one is a master or a slave is contingent, not determined by appearance, but by the capacity for choosing ends.
Obstacles to Virtue
- Lack of leisure, improper education, or inherent nature can hinder virtue.
- Aristotle believes education shapes individuals, as "you are what you repeatedly do."