So it follows, at least Aristotle believes so,

至少亚里士多德是认为
that the study of politics is not, again, for the sake of knowledge for

研究政治的目的不是为了知识
its own sake, but knowledge that serves the regime.

而是让政体运用这种知识
It helps to make it better or prevent it from becoming worse.

有助于政体变得更好或防止恶化
Its goal is not just to know more, but to know how and this requires

其目的不是为了学习到更多而是
not only theoretic acumen, but political judgment and the kind

知道怎样做需要的不仅仅是理论上的
of practical knowledge that Aristotle discusses at length.

还有实际判断与各种实际知识
This quality of practical judgment and reflection is,

亚里士多德告诉我们实际判断与回应
again, somehow unique to the political art or the political skill

都是由政治艺术或政治技能者
Aristotle tells us.

所拥有的
It is the ability not only to keep the ship of state afloat,

这不仅是使政府运行的能力
but allows the greatest statesmen to guide the ship,

而且让伟大的政治家去引导