Aristotle could not conceive a body of citizens competent to carry on politics consisting of others than those who had leisure, that is, of those who were relieved from all other preoccupations, especially that of making a livelihood.
Dewey reflects on Aristotle's view that political participation requires leisure and freedom from economic concerns.
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