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LoC No.: 11006627
Title:
Dissertation on Slavery
With a Proposal for the Gradual Abolition of it, in the State of Virginia
Note: Reading ease score: 49.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary: "A Dissertation on Slavery" by St. George Tucker is a scholarly treatise written in the late 18th century. The work examines the institution of slavery, particularly within Virginia, advocating for its gradual abolition while addressing both moral and political implications. Tucker argues that slavery contradicts the principles of democracy and civil liberties, and he proposes a practical plan for phasing it out. The opening of this dissertation presents Tucker's grave concerns regarding the state of slavery in America. He begins by reflecting on the deep moral contradictions inherent in a nation that celebrated liberty while enslaving millions of Africans. Tucker critiques the justifications for slavery, traces its historical roots in Virginia, and discusses various legal frameworks governing the institution. Throughout this portion, he emphasizes the urgent need for a structured plan for emancipation that respects both the needs of the enslaved individuals and the societal order. Tucker's passionate articulation of this significant moral issue sets the stage for a deeper exploration of slavery’s complexities and the path toward its eventual abolition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Tucker, St. George, 1752-1827
EBook No.: 32239
Published: May 3, 2010
Downloads: 49
Language: English
Subject: Slavery -- Virginia
LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 11006627
Title:
Dissertation on Slavery
With a Proposal for the Gradual Abolition of it, in the State of Virginia
Note: Reading ease score: 49.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Curtis Weyant and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "A Dissertation on Slavery" by St. George Tucker is a scholarly treatise written in the late 18th century. The work examines the institution of slavery, particularly within Virginia, advocating for its gradual abolition while addressing both moral and political implications. Tucker argues that slavery contradicts the principles of democracy and civil liberties, and he proposes a practical plan for phasing it out. The opening of this dissertation presents Tucker's grave concerns regarding the state of slavery in America. He begins by reflecting on the deep moral contradictions inherent in a nation that celebrated liberty while enslaving millions of Africans. Tucker critiques the justifications for slavery, traces its historical roots in Virginia, and discusses various legal frameworks governing the institution. Throughout this portion, he emphasizes the urgent need for a structured plan for emancipation that respects both the needs of the enslaved individuals and the societal order. Tucker's passionate articulation of this significant moral issue sets the stage for a deeper exploration of slavery’s complexities and the path toward its eventual abolition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Tucker, St. George, 1752-1827
EBook No.: 32239
Published: May 3, 2010
Downloads: 49
Language: English
Subject: Slavery -- Virginia
LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.