Philosophy 247 - THE ETHICS OF SLAVERY

Spring
2017
01
4.00
Albert Mosley
MW 02:40-04:00
Smith College
42151-S17
SEELYE 102
amosley@smith.edu
Slavery is almost universally condemned in the modern world, but it was accepted as an integral part of the moral order for most of history. This course explores various manifestations of slavery in ancient and modern times—war captives, debt slaves, convicted felons, chattel slaves, sex slaves, child soldiers—and their treatment in the philosophical literature. It explores the moral arguments for and against European slavery, the African slave trade, American slavery and contemporary forms of forced labor. Special attention is given to the role of Christian, Enlightenment and Utilitarian systems of morality. Enrollment limit of 20 students. (E)
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.