Aristotle Political Thought Explained | Theory of State, Slavery & Golden Mean | UPSC/NET

Aristotle's Political Theory Explained — from "Father of Political Science" to his most controversial idea: justifying slavery. In this episode of Western Political Thought: Zero to Hero, we cover Aristotle's Theory of State, the Political Animal, Theory of Form & Causes, the Golden Mean, and a full comparison with his teacher Plato. Perfect for UPSC Political Science Optional, NTA-NET/JRF Political Science, and MA Political Science students. 📚 EXAM-ORIENTED QUESTIONS COVERED • Why is Aristotle called the "Father of Political Science"? • Critically examine Aristotle's theory and justification of slavery • Compare Aristotle and Plato on family, property, and women • Explain the Golden Mean with examples • Theory of Form and Causes vs Plato's Theory of Forms ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction & Roadmap 07:11 Life and Times of Aristotle 13:29 Aristotle and Alexander the Great 21:01 Major Works: Politics & Nicomachean Ethics 28:21 Politics as the Master Science 36:41 State as a Natural Institution | Man is a Political Animal 44:53 Theory of Form & Four Causes 49:44 Concept of Happiness (Eudaimonia) 55:26 Golden Mean Theory 01:02:41 Theory of Natural Slavery 01:15:05 Women, Family & Household 01:31:30 Theory of Property & Private Ownership 01:36:41 Concept of Citizenship 01:37:49 Aristotle vs Plato | Similarities & Differences 01:42:18 Why Aristotle is Called the Father of Political Science 01:45:05 Conclusion & Exam-Oriented Revision 🎓 THINKERS REFERENCED Plato, Aristotle, Karl Popper, Bertrand Russell, Ernest Barker, Alasdair MacIntyre, Mary Wollstonecraft, J.S. Mill 🔔 New episodes every week — Subscribe so you don't miss Episode 6: Theory of Constitutions! • Instagram: @padhai_with_guru_chela https://www.instagram.com/padhai_with... • Telegram: BAPoliticalScienceDU • Subscribe:    / @padhaiwithguruchela   • Mail: [email protected] ⬅️ Previous Episode: Plato — Communism of Property and Wives    • ONE SHOT Plato: Education, Justice & Ideal...   ➡️ Poadcast: Western Political Philosophy    • Western Political Philosophy: History, Ide...   aristotle aristotle political theory aristotle political philosophy theory of state aristotle aristotle slavery golden mean aristotle aristotle vs plato western political thought political science optional upsc political science nta net political science psir optional aristotle theory of form eudaimonia zoon politikon political animal father of political science padhai with guru chela political philosophy upsc aristotle ethics aristotle politics book plato and aristotle comparison ancient greek political philosophy ma political science jrf political science #Aristotle #WesternPoliticalThought #UPSC #PoliticalScienceOptional #NTANET #PSIR #PadhaiWithGuruChela #PoliticalPhilosophy #ZeroToHero