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Sharpless, Isaac

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Explore how Quaker ethics shape governance, war, and liberty in early America. This collection analyzes why Quaker principles challenge practical politics and how William Penn’s experiments in self-government tried to balance ideals with real-world needs.

The essays trace the origins of religious liberty, the limits of toleration, and the moral debates that tested a colony’s resolve. They examine Penn’s writings, the evolution of a colonial constitution, and the enduring question of whether a government guided by conscience can meet the demands of a diverse society.

How early Quakers defined right and wrong beyond expedience.

The balance between divine guidance and political necessity in governance.

Conversations about war, peace, and what constitutes moral defense.

Portraits of leaders, neighbors, and jurists who shaped colonial policy.

Ideal for readers of: historical essays on religion, politics, and the formation of American ideals.

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Originally published in 1905. This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies. All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 133326321X
ISBN 13: 9781333263218
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Nombre de pages: 218
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Quakerism and Politics: Essays (Classic Reprint)

Isaac Sharpless

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the inception of Pennsylvania as a Quaker colony and how its founding ideals shaped its destiny. The author contends that the state's founding Quaker values�"liberty, peace, justice, simplicity, and fidelity in governance�"were the logical outgrowth of the Quaker mindset, and that these principles profoundly influenced Pennsylvania's history. The Quaker refusal to participate in war is discussed, not as pacifism, but as a logical extension of their moral beliefs. The book also examines the political evolution of the Quaker ethos, from its domination in the colonial Assembly to its decline in the 19th century. Overall, this book analyzes how the Quaker values that shaped Pennsylvania in its early days continue to shape our political and social understanding today. 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 r�f. du vendeur 9781333263218_0

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