What question did this study set out to answer?

To examine the concepts of slavery and unfreedom in the context of Byzantine household philosophy. The aim is to highlight their implications and representations in thought.

June 18, 2026Open Access

Nathan Leidholm, Slavery and Unfreedom in Byzantine Thought on the Household.

Key Points

To examine the concepts of slavery and unfreedom in the context of Byzantine household philosophy. The aim is to highlight their implications and representations in thought.
Literature review of Byzantine philosophical texts and historical documents
Analytical framework applied to interpret concepts of unfreedom and household dynamics
Contextual analysis of socio-economic factors influencing slavery in Byzantine society
Identifies key philosophical arguments regarding the nature of unfreedom and its relation to household structures
Demonstrates the evolution of thought on slavery across different periods of Byzantine history
Highlights the interplay between moral philosophy and economic practices within households

Abstract

Nathan Leidholm, Slavery and Unfreedom in Byzantine Thought on the Household. Leeds: Arc Humanities Press 2025. 280 pp. – ISBN 978-1-802-70120-3

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