Right in the Abstract, One of the Course of Friends' Lyceum Lectures: Delivered in the Lecture Room of Friends' Meeting House on 20th Street, New York, First Month 20th, 1862 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William James Allinson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0332125033 ISBN 13: 9780332125039

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore a bold call to principle and peace in a pivotal Civil War era lecture.

This clearly presented address argues that true right must rest on enduring principles, not expediency. It weaves moral reflection with historical context, challenging readers to examine how abstract truth guides action in times of crisis.

The book situates the debate within the nation’s struggle over slavery and war, offering memorable anecdotes and a grounded critique of compromise. It invites readers to weigh conscience, patriotism, and the responsibilities of individuals and communities when faced with tough choices.

• Clear case for why “right” should come before expediency in political and personal decisions
• Discussions of pacific principles versus wartime duty, with careful moral reasoning
• Historical examples and anecdotes that illuminate the cost of compromising core beliefs
• Reflection on liberty, abolition, and the role of faith in public life

Ideal for readers of 19th‑century history, Christian ethics, and pacifist thought.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0332125033
• ISBN 13: 9780332125039
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 74