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HAP 45 - Unnatural Causes - Hosea Easton’s Treatise

History of Philosophy: India, Africana, China

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Hosea Easton: A Voice Against Racial Prejudice

This chapter explores the contributions of Hosea Easton, a pivotal yet often ignored figure in 19th-century Boston, who challenged racist ideologies in his 1837 treatise. By examining Easton's background and his family's commitment to education and activism, the discussion highlights how slavery, rather than skin color, serves as the true foundation of racial discrimination.

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