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Constant's Challenge
- Constant seeks freedom without slavery, a concept Aristotle deems impossible.
- Constant's challenge lies in achieving Aristotelian political ideals without relying on forced labor.
Commerce's Double-Edged Sword
- Abolishing slavery necessitates commerce to fulfill basic needs.
- This commerce reduces leisure time and promotes vulgar pursuits of money, hindering political engagement.
Constant's Solution
- Constant proposes a representative government with limited political engagement to balance commerce and liberty.
- This system aims to minimize state interference, offering individual freedom but potentially hindering political action.