Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements best expresses the philosophes' attitude toward slavery?
A) Slavery corrupted its victims,and so slaves were not ready for freedom.
B) Slavery was compatible only with a society based on paternalism and deference.
C) All slavery is inhuman,and governments ought to take steps to eradicate it immediately.
D) Slavery was uneconomical and contrary to laissez-faire principles.
E) Slavery was justified by ancient practice and by the Bible and should,therefore,be allowed everywhere Europeans ruled.
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