![]() Serious efforts to gain causal knowledge are indispensable for statesmanship. He understands that political theorists should advise prudent legislators on practical reforms of constitutions and help them address non-ideal situations. Aristotle uses this conception when he develops his political theory in Politics 4–6. ![]() In Greek political thought, craft and science are characterized as skills of cooperating with nature, taking up opportunities, and coping with uncertainty. This article discusses the way that Aristotle proposes political theory as a skill to help deal with unfavorable circumstances. ![]() The literature, however, has argued that he views political knowledge as a form of practical wisdom or prudence. This article maintains that Aristotle develops his political theory as a craft and science in Politics 4–6. ![]()
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