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Should Britain pay reparations for slavery? In conversation with Michael Banner

Reading Our Times

CHAPTER

Reparations and Moral Repair

This chapter explores the moral complexities and political strategies related to reparations for slavery, specifically focusing on the framing of enslaved individuals as property. It highlights historical shifts in societal perspectives on slavery, influenced by Enlightenment thinking and emerging human rights consciousness, which challenge the notion of slavery as universally accepted. Through examining moral arguments, historical figures, and impactful incidents, the chapter emphasizes the necessity of acknowledging past wrongs to address the ongoing impacts of slavery and colonialism.

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