02295cam a22003133u 4500 44736 UtSlPG 20260610134028.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E300 Channing, William Ellery, 1780-1842 Slavery Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-01-23 Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Slavery" by William Ellery Channing is a philosophical treatise written in the early 19th century. The text presents a thorough moral examination of the institution of slavery, arguing against its legitimacy by discussing fundamental human rights, property ownership, and ethical responsibilities. Through logical discourse, the book aims to elevate the moral understanding of slavery as a significant societal issue rather than a mere economic or political concern. The opening of the work establishes a framework for discussing slavery as a moral dilemma, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the rights and dignity of every human being. Channing argues that slavery fundamentally violates these rights by treating individuals as property and stripping them of their humanity. He articulates the moral imperative to confront this injustice, urging readers to consider the broader implications of accepting slavery as social norm and the profound harm it inflicts on individual lives and society as a whole. The introduction sets the stage for further exploration of the evils of slavery, the rights of individuals, and the responsibilities of society in addressing these moral failings. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Slavery Slavery -- United States https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44736 85575 85575