John Woolman's Argument Against Slavery 2
In Some Considerations on the Keeping of Negroes, John Woolman clearly expresses his opposition to slavery. The writer stresses the theme of equality and the universal human experience. He writes of a brotherhood that binds all creatures, regardless of color. Woolman expresses a "do unto others" philosophy throughout his work, and makes an argument that slavery is a contradiction of religion. He supports this argument with frequent biblical references. These biblical references, which fill both Woolman's Some Considerations on the Keeping of Negroes, make clear this apparent contradiction. Woolman realizes the controversial nature of his arguments. After all, the keeping of slaves was an accepted and common practice, even among his Quaker Friends. In order to combat this, he is careful not to admonish too harshly, as evident in his introduction to Some Considerations on the Keeping of Negroes. In a subtle yet effective manner, Woolman invites reflection. In the last paragraph of his introduction, on page 631 in The Heath Anthology, Woolman admits that he writes "with reluctance" on the issue, offering "hints" written intentionally "in as general terms as my [Woolman's] concern would allow." He makes a deliberate cho
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