Two Orations Against Taking Away Human Life Under Any Circumstances, And In Explanation And, And Defense, Of The Misrepresented Doctrine Of Non-Resistance (1846)

""Two Orations Against Taking Away Human Life: Under Any Circumstances, And In Explanation And Defense, Of The Misrepresented Doctrine Of Non-Resistance"" is a book written by Thomas Cooper in 1846. The book consists of two speeches given by Cooper on the topic of non-violence and non-resistance. In the first speech, Cooper argues against the taking of human life under any circumstances, including in war, self-defense, and capital punishment. He asserts that all life is sacred and that violence only begets more violence. In the second speech, Cooper defends the doctrine of non-resistance, which advocates for peaceful resistance to oppression and injustice, rather than violent revolt. He argues that non-resistance is not a passive acceptance of tyranny, but rather a powerful tool for social change. Throughout the book, Cooper draws on his own experiences as a political activist and educator to make his case for non-violence and non-resistance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.