Jefferson's Contradictions
Jefferson grappled with the paradox of being an educated man who recognized the horrors of slavery while simultaneously benefiting from it as a plantation owner. He believed in the power of enlightenment to gradually eradicate slavery, viewing it as an outdated institution that would eventually be rejected by society. His optimism about progress was both a driving force and a potential flaw in his understanding of human rights.In this clip
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