Excerpt from The Limits of Responsibility in Reforms
But the question is, Is violence the remedy? W'hat, then is better? Poetic inspiration replies, Truth divine inspiration adds, Spoken in love. Not only is human sentiment against sla very: sound principle is against it. Take, on the one side, Channing's exposition of slavery as a wrong: take, on the other, the code of some Slave State ordaining it as right. No unbiased mind can hesitate on which side is the advantage of sound principle. But will violent means bring about a substitution of the sound for the unsound?
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the thorny subject of national responsibility during transformative times. The author examines the ethical tightrope of reforming great wrongs such as slavery, arguing that the most effective approach requires acknowledging the complexity of the issue, and the delicate balance between impetuous action and thoughtful consideration. The author believes that a responsible approach to reform should be rooted in principles of love, not condemnation. Drawing on historical examples, the author illustrates the destructive consequences of hasty or violent reform efforts. The book advocates for a measured approach, emphasizing the need for patience and understanding, and the importance of seeking reconciliation and pacification. By exploring the limits of ethical responsibility in reform, this book offers valuable insights for navigating complex social and political issues. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334410581_0
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