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History of Ideas 6: Simone Weil
Past Present Future
The Rationalization of Slavery and the Concept of Rights in Ancient Rome, Nazi Germany, and Ancient Greece
A discussion on the concept of rights and its connection to slavery in various societies throughout history, highlighting how the Romans and Nazis attempted to justify slavery through the language of rights, while the Greeks did not. The speakers also express their preference for Plato's emphasis on higher truths and justice over Aristotle's attempts to rationalize slavery.
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