History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps HoP 441 - Lambs to the Slaughter - Debating the New World
Mar 17, 2024
Exploring the justifications behind Spanish conquistadors' brutality in the New World, including legal and philosophical arguments influenced by Aristotle. Discussion on the European rationale for intervention in the Americas, critiquing Spanish colonialism and debates on the treatment of indigenous peoples. Highlighting the contrasting views of de las Casas and Montecino on colonial violence and the complexities of understanding historical texts on colonialism and slavery.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Justifying Brutality: Spanish Conquistadors and Colonial Philosophy
02:39 • 2min
Exploration of Aristotle's Views on Natural Slaves and Indigenous Peoples
04:10 • 3min
European Justification for Intervention in the Americas
07:10 • 7min
Debates on Treatment of Indigenous Peoples by European Conquistadors
13:50 • 7min