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[from 'Nicomachean Ethics' by Aristotle, in 25. Social Practice / A. Freedoms / 1. Slavery ]

Full Idea

For slavery to be just, according to Aristotle, two conditions must be met: it must be necessary, and it must be natural.

Gist of Idea

Aristotle thought slavery is just if it is both necessary and natural

Source

report of Aristotle (Nicomachean Ethics [c.334 BCE]) by Michael J. Sandel - Justice: What's the right thing to do? 08

Book Reference

Sandel,Michael J.: 'Justice: what's the right thing to do?' [Penguin 2010], p.201


A Reaction

Aristotle thought it met both conditions, but no one now thinks it meets either condition.