From slave driver to abolitionist: Bartolomé de las Casas on African slavery
Abstract
The aim of this paper is to present Bartolomé de las Casas’ views on slavery throughout his life. If for more than thirty years Las Casas was in favour of the importation of slaves, this was due to his desire to prevent the unjust servitude imposed on the American Indians by the Spanish colonists in America, which is explained by his desire to make Spain's overseas colonies economically viable. However, at the end of his life Las Casas recognized his mistake and criticized all forms of slavery. This will involve studying his concept of freedom and its sources.Downloads
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