Enlightenment and Hypocrisy
Jefferson believed in progress and the eventual end of slavery as society became more enlightened. However, his participation in the institution of slavery raises questions about hypocrisy, as he struggled to reconcile his beliefs with the realities of social control and the fate of emancipated individuals. This tension reflects a broader human struggle between intellectual ideals and the will to act on them.In this clip
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