Aristotle says earlier in his writing that the highest good is happiness, and that this is achieved through the formation of a state. Living in a state allows for certain people (free men) to have time to follow their passions in search of happiness. This luxury is only available to them however, because they have their wives taking care of the home, and slaves doing all the physical labor they would otherwise be required to do. Without slaves, Aristotle argues, this hierarchy in society would break down as men would have to spend their time doing their own work, and thus be less likely to achieve the ultimate goal of happiness. The question then becomes, are some people destined to be slaves, and others leaders? Aristotle says yes. The