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It is the only theory upon which slavery can be justified, as conformable to the law of nature.
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gutenberg.orgJosiah Quincy: “It is the only theory upon which slavery can be justified, as conformable to the law of nature.”
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Quincy argues that certain justifications for slavery are rooted in flawed natural law.
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