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Jean Bodin

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Jean Bodin
Bornc. 1530
Angers, Maine-et-Loire, France
Died1596
Laon, Aisne, France
School traditionAbsolute monarchism
NationalityFrench


Jean Bodin (c. 1530 – 1596) was a French philosopher. He criticized slavery, believing it contradicted with the teachings of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and rejected Aristotle's claim that some people are naturally destined to be slaves. While defenders of slavery pointed to its existence in Ancient Rome, Bodin pointed out how the Roman slave system caused frequent revolts and relied on harsh repression.[1]

References

  1. Domenico Losurdo (2011). Liberalism: A Counter-History: 'What Is Liberalism?' (pp. 30–32). [PDF] Verso. ISBN 9781844676934 [LG]