Introduction
Sepúveda has been known to make certain claims in regards to the defeat of the Aztec civilization to the Spaniards. Among many of those claims he states that the Indians possessed rude natures and limited intellectually capacity thus, they had no choice but to succumb their will to the Spaniards by Aristotle’s doctrine of natural slavery. This papers shall refute the aforementioned claims and gather evidence drawn from several works those of which include authors: Lockhart, Berdan, Brunstetter, and Heath. To begin, let us observe the foundation for the claims that Sepúveda has made. It seems that he had taken the natural laws of Aristotle and made an attempt to pass as universal laws when they are a specific perspective of …show more content…
Some of which include the Egyptians for inventing math and the Babylonians for being excellent astronomers. (Heath 2008) Following that note, Aristotle alludes to the idea that humans by nature, demonstrate more awareness than that of animals. With that being said, he cannot possibly believe that natural slaves are lacking in that regard. (Heath 2008) Also, it was said that the geographic location of the civilization is related to the level of intelligence and capabilities however, realistically, that idea is quite preposterous. (Heath 2010) Geographic location may allow for certain skills sets that may not develop elsewhere but by no means can that possibly indicate the level of intelligence a civilization has. Yet another statement made by Aristotle suggests that he believes that courage is having a balance of impulsivity as well as rational thought. (Heath 2008) However, it is very evident that the Aztecs possessed both impulsivity and rational. They convened on important matters and their leader thought orders through in regards to the Spaniards and how to deal with them. Consequently, it is hard to believe that the doctrine of natural law is a valuable source to go off of in order to make claims about the Aztec’s
Sepúveda has been known to make certain claims in regards to the defeat of the Aztec civilization to the Spaniards. Among many of those claims he states that the Indians possessed rude natures and limited intellectually capacity thus, they had no choice but to succumb their will to the Spaniards by Aristotle’s doctrine of natural slavery. This papers shall refute the aforementioned claims and gather evidence drawn from several works those of which include authors: Lockhart, Berdan, Brunstetter, and Heath. To begin, let us observe the foundation for the claims that Sepúveda has made. It seems that he had taken the natural laws of Aristotle and made an attempt to pass as universal laws when they are a specific perspective of …show more content…
Some of which include the Egyptians for inventing math and the Babylonians for being excellent astronomers. (Heath 2008) Following that note, Aristotle alludes to the idea that humans by nature, demonstrate more awareness than that of animals. With that being said, he cannot possibly believe that natural slaves are lacking in that regard. (Heath 2008) Also, it was said that the geographic location of the civilization is related to the level of intelligence and capabilities however, realistically, that idea is quite preposterous. (Heath 2010) Geographic location may allow for certain skills sets that may not develop elsewhere but by no means can that possibly indicate the level of intelligence a civilization has. Yet another statement made by Aristotle suggests that he believes that courage is having a balance of impulsivity as well as rational thought. (Heath 2008) However, it is very evident that the Aztecs possessed both impulsivity and rational. They convened on important matters and their leader thought orders through in regards to the Spaniards and how to deal with them. Consequently, it is hard to believe that the doctrine of natural law is a valuable source to go off of in order to make claims about the Aztec’s