Oration Delivered by Edwin Forrest, on the Fourth of July, in New York, 1838 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Edwin Forrest

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ISBN 10: 0428824331 ISBN 13: 9780428824334

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Rethinking society from the ground up, this address argues that current systems breed ignorance and misery—and that new, cooperative communities could transform humanity for the better.

In this stirring speech, the speaker traces how entrenched arrangements shape blame, crime, and poverty. He argues that the root cause lies not in human depravity, but in the structures around us, and he proposes a radical alternative: organized communities modeled on Robert Owen’s plan. The text challenges readers to imagine a world where property is shared, interests align with the common good, and individuals contribute to a thriving whole. It also contrasts the promises of reform with the apparent absurdities of contemporary institutions, inviting readers to evaluate who benefits from the status quo.

Understand the critique of current social arrangements and the claim that self-interest can align with the common good.
Explore the case for large-scale communities, each housing about 2,000 people, as a path to greater peace and harmony.
See arguments about why loyalty to principles can clash with existing laws, and how reform might reshape roles from trades to governance.
Encounter examples and rhetoric that challenge religious and political orthodoxies, urging practical experimentation in social organization.

Ideal for readers interested in 19th‑century reform movements, political philosophy, and visions of a cooperative future.

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