02911cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000360011524501100015126400510026130000470031233600260035933700260038533800360041150000310044750802250047852016220070353400450232565300570237065300400242765300580246785600430252599900170256825653UtSlPG20260610133605.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE3001 aBeecher, Henry Ward,d1813-188710aConflict of Northern and Southern Theories of Man and Society :bGreat Speech, Delivered in New York City 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-05-31  aProduced by K. Nordquist, Richard J. Shiffer and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This
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by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"Conflict of Northern and Southern Theories of Man and Society" by Henry Ward Beecher is a historical lecture delivered in the mid-19th century, specifically in 1855. This significant address reflects on the opposing ideologies between the North and South in the context of pre-Civil War America, particularly focusing on the moral and societal implications of slavery. The lecture forms part of a series presented before the Anti-Slavery Society and underscores the fundamental differences in how each region perceives human rights, governance, and the essence of society.  In the lecture, Beecher articulates a powerful argument regarding the dualistic understanding of human nature and societal organization between the North and South. He posits that the North embodies a theory rooted in the belief of individual rights and the inherent equality of all men, promoting education, free speech, and a democratic spirit. In contrast, he describes the Southern theory as one that fosters an aristocratic view, where rights are reserved for a privileged few while the majority are subjected to servitude. Beecher emphasizes that these differing worldviews are not mere political disagreements but are rooted in conflicting philosophies of humanity which ultimately drive the national discourse on slavery, liberty, and the future of the American republic. The impassioned delivery of the lecture, often met with applause, reflects the urgency of the moral and ethical crisis America faced regarding slavery and human rights, galvanizing support for the abolitionist cause. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSlavery -- United States -- Controversial literature  aSpeeches, addresses, etc., American  aUnited States -- Politics and government -- 1853-185740uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25653  c66654d66654