Aristotle states that “Masterly Rule” is ruling by inaction whereas “political rule” is ruling through action (p. 424). Examples would be a master and slave relationship versus that of a member of the polis, one is actively using his wisdom and knowledge to help guide the city in a just and virtuous path whereas the other simply uses force for his own external goods benefit. Aristotle goes on to say that “masterly rule” is the lesser of the two rulers because it has lost all virtue and character is not grown throughout the experience which is why “political rule” which benefits more than the master, is virtuous and therefore the better of the two types. Another difference between the two is that in “political rule” is it just and noble for
