02364cam a22003133u 4500 22609 UtSlPG 20260610133523.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E456 Lowell, James Russell, 1819-1891 The Writings of James Russell Lowell in Prose and Poetry, Volume V : Political Essays Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-09-15 E-text prepared by Thierry Alberto and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Writings of James Russell Lowell in Prose and Poetry, Volume V" by James Russell Lowell is a collection of political essays written in the late 19th century. This volume features a series of trenchant essays that explore critical issues such as slavery, democracy, and America's political landscape during a tumultuous time. It reflects Lowell's deep concern for moral principles and social justice, asserting the need for integrity in governance. The opening of this volume begins with "The American Tract Society," where Lowell critiques the organization's moral inconsistencies, particularly in relation to slavery. He uses the analogy of a hermit who becomes the tyrant he once condemned to highlight the Society's shift away from its founding ideals due to financial and political pressures. Lowell argues that true moral duty must include addressing the injustices of slavery and challenges the Society’s reluctance to engage in discussions about its implications. He posits that avoiding such crucial matters undermines both religion and the responsibility that comes with power, setting the stage for a vigorous discourse on the ethical obligations society holds towards its most vulnerable members. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- Politics and government -- 1861-1865 United States -- Politics and government -- 1865-1869 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22609 63726 63726