A dissuasion to Great-Britain and the colonies, from the slave trade to Africa

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Author Swan, James, 1754-1830
LoC No. 77267396
Title A dissuasion to Great-Britain and the colonies, from the slave trade to Africa
Alternate Title A dissuasion from the slave trade
Original Publication United States: E. Russell,1772.
Note Reading ease score: 53.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "A dissuasion to Great-Britain and the colonies, from the slave trade to Africa" by James Swan is a philosophical treatise written in the late 18th century. This book effectively combines a moral argument with a critique of the slave trade, arguing against the practice as both unChristian and detrimental to the societies involved. It seeks to highlight the inhumanity of slavery and the moral obligations of those living in a society marked by liberty and Christianity to condemn such practices." Swan’s treatise is structured around a strong moral foundation, presenting arguments that challenge the legality and morality of the slave trade using the laws of God, the law of nature, and practical disadvantages it brings to both Africa and British colonies. He contends that enslaving fellow humans not only contradicts divine laws—citing scriptural admonitions—but also leads to brutal consequences for African societies, who are drained of their populations through war and enslavement. Moreover, he discusses the physical and psychological abuses endured by slaves during their transport and in plantations, aiming to awaken the conscience of his readers. Ultimately, Swan calls for an abolition of the slave trade, advocating for a more humane and just approach to commerce with Africa that respects the dignity of all individuals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HT: Social sciences: Communities, Classes, Races
Subject Slave trade -- Early works to 1800
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EBook-No. 69090
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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