Abstract:The so-called Aristotelian defense of enslaving the americans, which Juan Ginés de Sepúlveda supposedly yielded in the 16th century, is, as I shall try to prove along this paper, a misunderstanding produced by careless and simplistic interpretations which do not consider the Sepulveda’s approach to Aristotle’s Politics, the Latin translation he published, the political and social context on Hispanic Monarchy during that century and some key concepts of Roman Law. Besides, the preconception, created by Menéndez… Show more
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