The Conflict with Slavery by John Greenleaf Whittier

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Author Whittier, John Greenleaf, 1807-1892
Title The Conflict with Slavery
Part 1 from The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier, Volume VII
Credits This eBook was produced by David Widger
Summary "The Conflict with Slavery" by John Greenleaf Whittier is a political and social polemic written in the early 19th century. The text addresses the moral and ethical implications of slavery, advocating for its immediate abolition and challenging the structures that uphold it. Whittier critiques the justifications for slavery and advocates for a deeper social conscience, calling upon individuals and institutions to take an active stance against this "great evil." The opening of the work presents a powerful condemnation of slavery, addressing both the moral culpability of slaveholders and the passive complicity of those whoacknowledge the evil of slavery but do not act against it. Whittier argues that mere sympathy for the plight of slaves is inadequate, insisting that true justice requires tangible action for abolition. He traverses through various arguments against the system of slavery, highlighting the hypocrisy in political and religious institutions that condone it while professing freedom and equality. The text is a call to arms for individuals to confront and dismantle the injustices inherent in a society that permits human beings to be treated as property. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Antislavery movements -- United States
Subject Slavery -- United States
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EBook-No. 9595
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 2, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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