This paper explains that Aristotle's view that reason was the primary and most important aspect of human nature has important
implications for his theory of the political
constitution of society and particularly for his
justification of slavery. The author points out that Aristotle states that women and slaves have a specific place and function in society because they are more dependent and not as naturally free as men. The paper concludes that, in Aristotle's view, all people are not born equal in political terms; the difference between men, women and slaves in the society is reflected in the political constitution.