Aristotle's Politics – Lecture 29 (History of Philosophy)

What does Aristotle mean when he calls man "by nature a political animal"?

1. A.Humans naturally form cities (poleis) the way ants naturally form colonies.
2. B.Humans are inherently aggressive and so need political control.
3. C.Humans are political only after a social contract is signed.
4. D.Politics is a virtue that distinguishes Greeks from barbarians.