Rousseau, Slavery, and Human Equality: The Philosophical Significance of the Claim that ‘Natural Slaves’ Are Products of History Rather than Nature Introduction Among the most radical interventions in modern political philosophy is ’s rejection of the doctrine of natural slavery. In opposition to traditions stretching from classical antiquity to early modern absolutism, Rousseau argues that … Continue reading Analyse the philosophical significance of Rousseau’s assertion that ‘natural slaves’ are products of historical injustice rather than nature itself.