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This essay examines the complex and often paradoxical relationship between slavery and Western culture. Davis argues that while Western thought developed concepts of freedom, equality, and human rights, it simultaneously accommodated and justified the institution of slavery. He explores the intellectual history of slavery from ancient Greece to the 19th century, analyzing how philosophers, theologians, and political thinkers grappled with the moral and social implications of human bondage. The essay highlights the tension between ideals of universalism and the realities of racial prejudice and economic exploitation, demonstrating how slavery became deeply ingrained in Western societies despite its inherent contradictions.

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