The Enlightenment and Its Connection to Racism

The Enlightenment introduced concepts such as freedom, equality, and human rights. This exploration examines how Enlightenment thinkers reconciled these ideals with the lucrative exploitation of marginalized groups.

The Enlightenment and Its Connection to Racism
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20 views • Dec 5, 2024
The Enlightenment and Its Connection to Racism

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The Enlightenment saw the birth of ideas like freedom, equality and human rights. But how did its thinkers come to terms with the highly profitable exploitation of non-European peoples? And what impact do racial theories from that period still have?

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Dec 5, 2024

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