Slavery And The Enlightment Movement

Slavery had existed before the enlightenment. It was usually justified by the idea someone was eligible to be enslaved because they were captured, defeated in war etc. The enlightenment changed the paradigm completely by changing the eligibility reasons to someone being of an inferior race thus justifying it that way. In light of this, do we think too highly of the enlightenment movement?

Slavery has been an issue that has haunted our history and is still evident in present day in society. It distinguished the prejudices developed between races and put forth a basic definition of racism. Slavery has affected our world in numerous ways including the development of NorthAmerica, which today is one of the most powerful nations. The question posed