Aristotle on Natural Slavery: Mutual Benefit, Virtue Ethics, and the Problem of Eudaimonia Introduction Aristotle’s political philosophy, as articulated in the Politics and complemented by his ethical writings, seeks to uncover the natural foundations of political association and human flourishing. Central to this project is his controversial theory of “natural slavery,” which appears in Book … Continue reading Examine Aristotle’s conception of natural slavery and his argument that slavery is mutually beneficial for both master and slave. Evaluate whether Aristotle’s justification of slavery can be reconciled with his broader commitment to virtue ethics and human flourishing (eudaimonia).