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HAP 36 - Sons of Africa - Quobna Ottobah Cugoano and Olaudah Equiano

History of Philosophy: India, Africana, China

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The Value of Freedom and the Moral Imperative Against Slavery

This chapter examines Cugoano's arguments against the justifications of slavery, emphasizing the intrinsic value of freedom and human dignity beyond material wealth. It also explores the theological perspectives on skin color, resistance to oppression, and the moral consequences faced by those who uphold slavery.

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