Lyt når som helst, hvor som helst

Nyd den ubegrænsede adgang til tusindvis af spændende e- og lydbøger - helt gratis

  • Lyt og læs så meget du har lyst til
  • Opdag et kæmpe bibliotek fyldt med fortællinger
  • Eksklusive titler + Mofibo Originals
  • Opsig når som helst
Start tilbuddet
DK - Details page - Device banner - 894x1036

Thoughts on Slavery and Cheap Sugar: A Letter to the Members and Friends of the British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society

Sprog
Engelsk
Format
Kategori

Historie

In "Thoughts on Slavery and Cheap Sugar," J. Ewing Ritchie articulates a compelling critique of the sociopolitical and moral implications of slavery within the era of burgeoning sugar production in the 19th century. Written in a stark, persuasive style characteristic of the abolitionist rhetoric of the time, Ritchie'Äôs work marries moral philosophy with economic analysis, probing into the ethical ramifications of a society built upon the exploitation of enslaved individuals. The book serves as both a political tract and a socioeconomic critique, engaging with contemporary debates surrounding human rights and ethical consumption, reflecting the shifting paradigms of morality during a tumultuous historical period. Ritchie, a British journalist and social reformer, was deeply influenced by the intellectual currents of his time, including the rising abolitionist sentiment and the growing awareness of social injustices. His work is often characterized by fierce advocacy for marginalized communities and a commitment to reform, derived from his experiences as a reporter and his encounters with the harsh realities of poverty and oppression. These experiences informed his perspectives on the ethical dilemmas surrounding the sugar trade and slavery. Readers seeking a nuanced understanding of the intersection between commerce, morality, and human rights will find Ritchie's work enlightening. "Thoughts on Slavery and Cheap Sugar" not only stimulates critical thought but also encourages a profound reflection on the legacy of slavery and its ongoing repercussions in contemporary society.

© 2019 Good Press (E-bog): 4064066136529

Release date

E-bog: 19. december 2019

Andre kan også lide...

Vælg dit abonnement

  • Over 600.000 titler

  • Download og nyd titler offline

  • Eksklusive titler + Mofibo Originals

  • Børnevenligt miljø (Kids Mode)

  • Det er nemt at opsige når som helst

Flex

For dig som vil prøve Mofibo.

89 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • 20 timer/måned

  • Gem op til 100 ubrugte timer

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Prøv gratis
Den mest populære

Premium

For dig som lytter og læser ofte.

129 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • 100 timer/måned

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Start tilbuddet

Unlimited

For dig som lytter og læser ubegrænset.

149 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • Ubegrænset adgang

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Start tilbuddet

Family

For dig som ønsker at dele historier med familien.

Fra 179 kr. /måned
  • 2-6 konti

  • 100 timer/måned pr. konto

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Kun 39 kr. pr. ekstra konto

  • Ingen binding

2 konti

179 kr. /måned
Prøv gratis