Conscience and Civil Government (Classic Reprint): An Oration Delivered Before the Society of Alumni of the College of Charleston, on Commencement Day, March 27th, 1860 - Couverture souple

Girardeau, John L.

 
9781334463419: Conscience and Civil Government (Classic Reprint): An Oration Delivered Before the Society of Alumni of the College of Charleston, on Commencement Day, March 27th, 1860

Synopsis

Conscience vs. Civil Government in a Divided Nation This stirring 1860 oration argues that civil obedience must be weighed against higher moral duty. It explores how conscience, law, and religion collide when a nation faces deep national conflict over slavery and constitutional authority.

This book frames the stakes of resisting or submitting to government when conscience challenges the law. It uses historic examples from Britain and America to illustrate how individuals and leaders balance duty, liberty, and the common good.


  • Clear, accessible discussion of how conscience can justify disobedience to civil authority.

  • Arguments about the relationship between church, state, and personal responsibility during a time of national crisis.

  • Historical parallels drawn from revolutions and constitutional struggles to illuminate present choices.

  • Close attention to how public opinion and moral beliefs shape political action.



Ideal for readers of historical speeches and moral philosophy, who want insight into how 19th-century thinkers framed duty, liberty, and law during a charged era.

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