Never look back: political thought and the abolition of slavery

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This article is about the importance of the past, and taking into account the slavery and colonialism that took place. It helps to understand what factors came into play in order to abolish slavery in Britain. “The importance of slavery and colonialism has been recognized by a number of scholars working explicitly on drawing attention to silences around them…” (Mayblin, 2013). Mayblin (2013) also focuses on the importance of the Enlightenment and its impact of scientific thinkers on politics. The scientific thinkers at the time were interested in implementing theories of justice, and human rights, impacting the political powers at the time and in turn impacting the way we all live today.

The article discusses a lot about how we have gotten from a point in history where slavery was allowed and often used as a financial benefit; as well as a time where individuals did not have many human rights. To a point in time where everyone has basic human rights, and Mayblin (2013) gives the credit of this shift to the Enlightenment, and scientific thinkers that implemented change in society.

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