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This book argues that the tongue can only perform the separate functions of speech and taste because they are not simultaneous. A later lecture uses a criterion introduced in this book to examine whether sin, unbelief, irrationality, childhood, and madness can deprive people of “true dominion.” This book claims that rule by the so-called “best persons” facilitates the good life. This book classifies “correct” and “deviant” constitutions based on whether they empower (*) one, a few, or (-5[1])the many. (10[1])This book claims that children’s souls are incomplete and women’s souls “lack authority” (10[1])in the rational part. Francisco de Vitoria and Bartolomé de las Casas claimed this book’s doctrine of “natural slavery” (10[1])did not apply to Native Americans. This book defines man as an animal engaged in its title discipline. For 10 points, name this treatise by Aristotle about the organization of government. ■END■ (10[1])

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