The difference is that the Barbary states stagnated whereas Western Civilization flourished.
If civilizations succeeded based on having slaves or natural resources, the Barbary states would have surpassed Europe, but they did not. This is evidence that the protestant work ethic and superior technology propelled the West, not slavery.
Building on top of that. Brazil had similar slave trade and plantation system, yet Portuguese roots (and Spanish on spanish america too) were catholic and preached not for success and accumulation but the contrary ethos, a bon vivant culture where hard work was essentially dirty.
The difference is that the Barbary states stagnated whereas Western Civilization flourished.
If civilizations succeeded based on having slaves or natural resources, the Barbary states would have surpassed Europe, but they did not. This is evidence that the protestant work ethic and superior technology propelled the West, not slavery.
Building on top of that. Brazil had similar slave trade and plantation system, yet Portuguese roots (and Spanish on spanish america too) were catholic and preached not for success and accumulation but the contrary ethos, a bon vivant culture where hard work was essentially dirty.