Excerpt from The Writings of Thomas Jefferson, Vol. 10: Library Edition Containing His Autobiography, Notes on Virginia, Parliamentary Manual, Official Papers, Messages and Addresses, and Other Writings, Official and Private, Now Collected and Published in Their Entirety for the First Time
Writing to Van der Kemp in 1812, he says The only orthodox object of the institution of govern ment is to secure the greatest degree of happiness possible to the general mass of those associated under it. And where will the ignis fatuus, happi ness, be secured if not in the possession of wisdom?
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the deep-rooted faith in the wisdom of the common people held by Thomas Jefferson, one of the most important figures in American history. The author traces Jefferson's belief in democracy through his writings and actions, from his role in drafting the Declaration of Independence to his presidency. The book explores the challenges Jefferson faced in balancing his faith in the people with the practicalities of governance, and how his ideas continue to shape American politics today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780243003761_0
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