
HAP 35 - Letters from the Heart - Ignatius Sancho and Benjamin Banneker
History of Philosophy: India, Africana, China
The Letters of Ignatius Sancho: Advocacy for Abolition and Empathy
This chapter explores Ignatius Sancho's remarkable journey from valet to grocer, where he used his correspondence to champion anti-slavery sentiments and advocate for social change. It also examines his critiques of animal cruelty and reflections on rationality, empathy, and moral improvement.
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