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[RERUN] EPISODE 79: Slavery

History on Fire

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Contrasting Morals: The Debate on Slavery in 16th Century Spain

This chapter explores the conflicting perspectives of two priests, Bartolomeo de las Casas and Gines de Sepulveda, on the morality of slavery in 1500s Spain. Their debate highlights the complexities of moral reasoning within a shared cultural and religious context, revealing how individuals can interpret the same beliefs in contrasting ways.

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