In this episode, Jeff and Eli wrap up their non-comprehensive stroll through the history of racial thinking and move on to talk about the role that religion played in the history of racism and slavery. Eli then argues for the centrality of racism to the Enlightenment project, while Jeff defends its honor.

Show Notes:

To read about the Curse of Ham, click/tap here. 

For an excellent series of essays on Philosophers and Race, click/tap here. 

For Ibram Kendi’s history of racial thinking in the United States, click/tap here.