Slavery by William Ellery Channing
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"Slavery" by William Ellery Channing is a philosophical treatise written in the early 19th century. The text presents a thorough moral examination of the institution of slavery, arguing against its legitimacy by discussing fundamental human rights, property ownership, and ethical responsibilities. Through logical discourse, the book aims to elevate the moral understanding of slavery as a significant societal issue rather than a mere economic or political concern. The opening of the work
establishes a framework for discussing slavery as a moral dilemma, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the rights and dignity of every human being. Channing argues that slavery fundamentally violates these rights by treating individuals as property and stripping them of their humanity. He articulates the moral imperative to confront this injustice, urging readers to consider the broader implications of accepting slavery as social norm and the profound harm it inflicts on individual lives and society as a whole. The introduction sets the stage for further exploration of the evils of slavery, the rights of individuals, and the responsibilities of society in addressing these moral failings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Channing, William Ellery, 1780-1842 |
|---|---|
| Title | Slavery |
| Credits |
Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | Slavery |
| Subject | Slavery -- United States |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44736 |
| Release Date | Jan 23, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 263 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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