Which of the following statements best expresses the philosophes' attitude toward slavery?
A) Slavery corrupted its victims,and so slaves were not ready for freedom.
B) Slavery was compatible only with a society based on paternalism and deference.
C) All slavery is inhuman,and governments ought to take steps to eradicate it immediately.
D) Slavery was uneconomical and contrary to laissez-faire principles.
E) Slavery was justified by ancient practice and by the Bible and should,therefore,be allowed everywhere Europeans ruled.
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