Synopsis
Examines the complex ideas surrounding slavery in the South and what it might mean for morality, society, and religion. This edition surveys arguments about how slavery shapes character, labor, and social order, asking readers to weigh moral duties against economic realities.
In accessible prose, it traces debates about the slave’s training, family life, religious influences, and the role of masters. It contrasts abolitionist critiques with competing views on progress, justice, and the conditions under which a society can sustain both economy and humanity.
- Explores how labor, hardship, and discipline are framed as “education” for character.
- Considers family ties, maternal instincts, and the ethics of separation in slave life.
- Examines religion, morality, and the idea of Christian duty within the system.
- Discusses economic arguments for slavery and its supposed protections and outcomes.
Ideal for readers seeking a historically grounded look at the contentious debates surrounding slavery and its perceived place in society.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book addresses the hot button topic of slavery from the viewpoint of a slave owner in the antebellum south. The author argues that while slavery has undeniable negative aspects, it is important to take a realistic and fair view of what it truly is, away from fearmongering and political extremism. Criticizing abolitionist oversimplifications, the author asserts that the lives of slaves are not solely defined by abuse, and in fact often feature genuine moments of joy, fulfillment, and interracial harmony. The author draws parallels between the lives of slaves and the lives of the working class in industrialized nations, arguing that the former may in some important ways be better off. The author thus implores the reader to consider the interconnectedness of all human life and extend compassion to the slaveholder as well as the slave. Only with open hearts and minds can we hope to overcome the challenges that persist to this day. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331308317_0
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