The Political Thought of Frederick Douglass : In Pursuit of American Liberty / Nicholas Buccola.
2012
E449.D75 B83 2016
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The Political Thought of Frederick Douglass : In Pursuit of American Liberty / Nicholas Buccola.
Author
Buccola, Nicholas, author.
ISBN
9780814725405
Published
New York, NY : : New York University Press, [2012]
Copyright
©2012
Language
English
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In English.
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1 online resource
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10.18574/nyu/9780814787113.001.0001 doi
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E449.D75 B83 2016
Dewey Decimal Classification
973.8092
Summary
Frederick Douglass, one of the most prominent figures in African-American and United States history, was born a slave, but escaped to the North and became a well-known anti-slavery activist, orator, and author. In The Political Thought of Frederick Douglass, Nicholas Buccola provides an important and original argument about the ideas that animated this reformer-statesman. Beyond his role as an abolitionist, Buccola argues for the importance of understanding Douglass as a political thinker who provides deep insights into the immense challenge of achieving and maintaining the liberal promise of freedom. Douglass, Buccola contends, shows us that the language of rights must be coupled with a robust understanding of social responsibility in order for liberal ideals to be realized. Truly an original American thinker, this book highlights Douglass's rightful place among the great thinkers in the American liberal tradition.
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Table of Contents
Frontmatter
Contents
Acknowledgments
1. The Facts and the Philosophy
2. "Every Man Is Himself and Belongs to Himself "
3. From Slavery to Liberty and Equality
4. "Each for All and All for Each"
5. "Friends of Freedom"
6. "Man Is Neither Wood Nor Stone"
7. Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
Index
About the Author
Contents
Acknowledgments
1. The Facts and the Philosophy
2. "Every Man Is Himself and Belongs to Himself "
3. From Slavery to Liberty and Equality
4. "Each for All and All for Each"
5. "Friends of Freedom"
6. "Man Is Neither Wood Nor Stone"
7. Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
Index
About the Author