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HAP 33 - Young, Gifted, and Black - Phillis Wheatley

History of Philosophy: India, Africana, China

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Critiques of Slavery and the Quest for Freedom

This chapter explores the profound critiques of slavery presented by a poet who lived through its horrors, linking the oppression of African Americans to the quest for liberty during the American Revolution. It concludes with a preview of the next episode, which will highlight another significant figure who championed the themes of freedom and divine providence.

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