Garrison promoted "no-governmentism", also known as "anarchism", and rejected the inherent validity of the American government on the basis that its engagement in war, imperialism, and slavery made it corrupt and tyrannical. His belief in individual sovereignty, and critique of coercive authority have been recognized as a precursor to certain strands of modern libertarian thought. He initially opposed violence as a principle and advocated for Christian pacifism against evil. However, at the outbreak of the American Civil War, Garrison recognized the necessity of armed struggle as a means to achieve the abolition of slavery and supported President Abraham Lincoln's efforts to end the institution. He was one of the founders of the American Anti-Slavery Society and promoted immediate and uncompensated, as opposed to gradual and compensated, emancipation of slaves in the United States.
生平与生涯
Garrison was a typesetter, which aided him in running The Liberator. When working on his own editorials for the paper, he would compose them while setting the type for the publication, without first writing them out on paper.
关键事实
- Born: December 10, 1805 in Newburyport, Massachusetts, U.S.
- 逝世: 1879
- 领域: Politics
遗产与影响
The influence of William Lloyd Garrison extends far beyond his own lifetime. He fundamentally shaped governance and political thought, and his leadership and political achievements remain foundational to this day.
Though he passed away in 1879, his ideas continue to be studied, debated, and built upon by scholars and practitioners worldwide.
William Lloyd Garrison至今仍是United States诞生的最受赞誉的头脑之一,是该地区丰厚思想遗产的明证。
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