Aristotle's Conception Of Slavery

Discussion on Slavery by Aristotle in his book of Politics is not a part which is very famous. It however has an extreme importance for gaining an understanding of the conception of Aristotle with regards to its relationship with excellence and freedom. It is important to keep in mind that Aristotle does not support slavery in a classical manner, but only in a case in which the slaves are actually slaves by nature. Aristotle's claim that these natural slaves do exist is not a verdict which comes after his reasonable argument but simply a demonstrable assumption. One may comply with the argument of Aristotle but simply may not comply with his demonstrable assumption that natural slaves actually exist, in such case being a slave isn’t reasonable.

My views on conception of Slavery

I strongly believe that Aristotle has stated his opinions regarding slavery through not only assumptions but also through practical life experiences and examples. He does not relate slave to be a kind of a matter which should be dragged to any corner without respect. In fact, He adds a lot of value to slavery by stating that a master depends a lot on his slave because with out a slave, a master alone would not be able to fulfill all of his obligations. Therefore, A master is also very much dependent on his slave as Aristotle states in his book of Politics.

A slave is someone who must not be considered as a tool which can be used and thrown but instead It must be realized that he is a human being who seeks guidance in the areas of life about which he doesn't know anything.

When we study the Aristotle's phenomenon of natural slavery and If read carefully, The account of Aristotle's natural slavery appears to be very justly contrived and provides us with a solid basis on which to condemn the actions of any tyrannical government, as well as the abuse and cruelty meted out to

The slave has to surrender as well as lodge – otherwise he has to fear the consequences, this can eventually comprise the loss of life even.

Having an escape is the sole option left for a slave.

It is obvious that a slave is not the owner of anything by himself – the reason is that he does not have hegemony over things . The slave might well be permitted for putting into service, a few things. But the owner of these things – himself included – is someone else. Someone else gets to say yes or no. When and where. How and how much. So, This actually means that a slave does not have any actual freedom of expressing an opinion in any of the things. Therefore, He is never in a position of refraining things or orders from his master only because of the consequences lying over his head.

A slave simply carries out orders. Since, this is the only choice he has.

Just because, He has some tool in his hands, does not make that tool as his property and much like this all of the efforts made by his body for the production, donot make the final product as his property . Although, The slave may be allowed to have some part of it. All in all, It is certain that there is nothing that can a master cannot swipe from his slave , relentlessly and for whatever purpose. Thereby, A slave does not have any authority to stop