Slavery in Early Modern Philosophy 1500-1765

Slavery in Early Modern Philosophy 1500-1765 is a resource for scholars and students interested in a deeper understanding of philosophical debates about slavery in early modern Europe and America. It contains selected readings that address slavery from a variety of viewpoints- slavery as a theoretical issue, criticism and defense of slavery, the morality of slave rebellions or the obligation to pay reparations, and ethical, political, and philosophical questions about slavery. Along with its companion volume, Slavery and Race in Early Modern Philosophy 1765-1800, it will appeal to a growing readership engaged with these issues.