02358cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000090011910000350012824501050016326400510026830000470031933600260036633700260039233800360041850000310045450802050048552012250069053400450191565300240196085600430198499900170202732239UtSlPG20260610133733.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a11006627  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE3001 aTucker, St. George,d1752-182710aDissertation on Slavery :bWith a Proposal for the Gradual Abolition of it, in the State of Virginia 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-05-03  aProduced by Curtis Weyant and the Online Distributed
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Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSlavery -- Virginia40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32239  c73085d73085