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100 1 _aBeecher, Henry Ward,
_d1813-1887
245 1 0 _aConflict of Northern and Southern Theories of Man and Society :
_bGreat Speech, Delivered in New York City
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2008-05-31
508 _aProduced by K. Nordquist, Richard J. Shiffer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSlavery -- United States -- Controversial literature
653 _aSpeeches, addresses, etc., American
653 _aUnited States -- Politics and government -- 1853-1857
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25653
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