Cannibals all! or, Slaves without mastersDigiCat, 29 Mei 2022 - 226 halaman In George Fitzhugh's thought-provoking book 'Cannibals all! or, Slaves without Masters', the author explores the concept of slavery in America during the 19th century. Written in a persuasive and engaging style, Fitzhugh argues that the institution of slavery benefits both the slave and the master, challenging traditional abolitionist viewpoints. Through his rhetorical arguments and historical examples, the book sheds light on the economic and social complexities of the antebellum South. Fitzhugh's literary context is reflective of the time period, incorporating political and societal debates into his writing. His unique perspective provides readers with a fresh outlook on a controversial subject. George Fitzhugh, a Southern social theorist and pro-slavery advocate, drew inspiration from his experiences and observations of the institution of slavery. His background as a lawyer and plantation owner shaped his views on labor and property, evident in his defense of slavery in 'Cannibals all! or, Slaves without Masters'. I highly recommend this book to readers interested in Southern history, philosophy, or political theory. It offers a unique perspective on a contentious issue that still resonates today. |
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... labor; for your capital is your amassed labor. That would be, to do as common working men do; for they take the pittance which their employees leave them, to live on. They live by labor; for they exchange the results of their own labor ...
... labor; for your capital is your amassed labor. That would be, to do as common working men do; for they take the pittance which their employees leave them, to live on. They live by labor; for they exchange the results of their own labor ...
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... labor. The women do little hard work, and are protected from the despotism of their husbands by their masters. The negro men and stout boys work, on the average, in good weather, not more than nine hours a day. The balance of their time ...
... labor. The women do little hard work, and are protected from the despotism of their husbands by their masters. The negro men and stout boys work, on the average, in good weather, not more than nine hours a day. The balance of their time ...
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... labor; but you are never free. Where a few own the soil, they have unlimited power over the balance of society ... labor. Labor is indispensable to give value to property, and if you owned every thing else, and did not own labor, you ...
... labor; but you are never free. Where a few own the soil, they have unlimited power over the balance of society ... labor. Labor is indispensable to give value to property, and if you owned every thing else, and did not own labor, you ...
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... labor , of the property - holders to the non - property - holders , were things about which no one had thought or written . It never occurred to either the enemies or the apologists for slavery , that if no one would employ the free ...
... labor , of the property - holders to the non - property - holders , were things about which no one had thought or written . It never occurred to either the enemies or the apologists for slavery , that if no one would employ the free ...
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... labor to be the most just and correct measure of value, should not have discovered that the profits of capital represent no labor at all. To be consistent, the political economists should denounce as unjust all interests, rents ...
... labor to be the most just and correct measure of value, should not have discovered that the profits of capital represent no labor at all. To be consistent, the political economists should denounce as unjust all interests, rents ...
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