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The Abolition of Slavery Was a Fluke | Historian Christopher Brown, Columbia University

Jan 20, 2026 · 2:59:59
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  • Progress towards a more humane society is not inevitable.
  • The abolition of slavery was a historical contingency.
  • Moral progress requires active effort, not just wealth.

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