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Aristotle's PoliticsGrade 9rhetoric Stage

Household and State

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What You'll Learn

1

Comprehension

Identifies the three household relationships: master-slave, husband-wife, parent-child

2

Cause & Consequence

Explains why Aristotle begins with the household: it is the first community

3

Meaning

Takes a position on Aristotle's defense of natural slavery

4

Defense

Steel-mans the counterargument (presents it in its strongest form)

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