As Exhibited in the Institution of Domestic Slavery in the United States, with the Duties of Masters to Slaves Smith, William A. (William Andrew) 1802-1870 creator Summers, Thomas O. (Thomas Osmond) 1812-1882 text utu 2012 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Lectures on the Philosophy and Practice of Slavery" by William A. Smith is a collection of lectures written in the mid-19th century that addresses the controversial subject of domestic slavery in the United States. The work presents a philosophical defense of slavery, arguing for its moral justification based on social principles and the condition of the African race in America. The author, who is a president of a college, aims to clarify the moral and philosophical underpinnings of slavery against popular abolitionist arguments. The opening of the text sets the stage for a thorough examination of the institution of domestic slavery, questioning whether it is sinful in principle. Smith acknowledges the discomfort surrounding discussions of slavery among Southern people, yet emphasizes the necessity of honest inquiry into its moral implications. He argues that theories suggesting slavery is inherently wrong overlook the historical and social context of the African population, positing that the principle of control by one individual over another is a fundamental aspect of all forms of governance. Smith aims to establish the idea that slavery, as an institution, can be justified and is steeped in a moral obligation towards the well-being of enslaved individuals, highlighting a complex interplay of ethics, governance, and social duty. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2012-10-11 Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Slavery -- United States E300 Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41019 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41019 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133934.0 41019