02358cam a22003133u 4500 32239 UtSlPG 20260610133733.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 11006627 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E300 Tucker, St. George, 1752-1827 Dissertation on Slavery : With a Proposal for the Gradual Abolition of it, in the State of Virginia Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-05-03 Produced by Curtis Weyant and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "A Dissertation on Slavery" by St. George Tucker is a scholarly treatise written in the late 18th century. The work examines the institution of slavery, particularly within Virginia, advocating for its gradual abolition while addressing both moral and political implications. Tucker argues that slavery contradicts the principles of democracy and civil liberties, and he proposes a practical plan for phasing it out. The opening of this dissertation presents Tucker's grave concerns regarding the state of slavery in America. He begins by reflecting on the deep moral contradictions inherent in a nation that celebrated liberty while enslaving millions of Africans. Tucker critiques the justifications for slavery, traces its historical roots in Virginia, and discusses various legal frameworks governing the institution. Throughout this portion, he emphasizes the urgent need for a structured plan for emancipation that respects both the needs of the enslaved individuals and the societal order. Tucker's passionate articulation of this significant moral issue sets the stage for a deeper exploration of slavery’s complexities and the path toward its eventual abolition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Slavery -- Virginia https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32239 73085 73085