“Neither can men, by the same principles, be considered as lands, goods, or houses, among possessions. It is necessary that all property should be inferiour to its possessor. But how does the slave differ from his master, but by chance?”
Quote by Thomas Clarkson
Work
Thomas Clarkson and Ottobah Cugoano: Essays on the Slavery and Commerce of the Human Species
The book delves into the origins, practices, and consequences of slavery, offering insights from two prominent abolitionists. It includes their perspectives on the morality and economics of slavery, as well as their efforts to end the practice. more
Author
Thomas Clarkson
Thomas Clarkson (March 28, 1760 – September 26, 1846) was a prominent English abolitionist and social reformer. He dedicated his life to ending the slave trade and slavery, becoming a central figure in the British abolition movement. Through extensive investigations, writings, and speeches, Clarkson exposed the brutal realities of the slave trade, contributing significantly to the passage of the Slave Trade Act of 1807 and the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833. His work had a profound impact on global abolitionist efforts. more
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