The Essential Jefferson - Couverture souple

Jefferson, Thomas

 
9780486465999: The Essential Jefferson
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0486465993 ISBN 13 : 9780486465999
Editeur : Dover Publications Inc., 2008

Synopsis

An idealist with unshakable faith in his fellow citizens, Thomas Jefferson viewed the will of the people as the moral foundation of government. This trust in common sense and reason is prominent among Jefferson's contributions to young America and its growing traditions. In this collection of his writings, the founding father articulates his thoughts on issues of moral and political philosophy -- including the basis, aim, and structure of government -- as well as a wider range of subjects, from economics and religion to intellectual freedom, education, secession, and slavery.
Jefferson frequently voices his firm belief in scientific advances as the means to popular enlightenment and social progress. "His curiosity was insatiable," notes editor and distinguished educator John Dewey. "He occupied practically every possible position of American public life, serving in each not only with distinction but with marked power of adaptability to the new and unexpected." Dewey selected these extracts from public and private letters and documents, an abundant trove that extends over 60 active years. Modern readers will find this volume a treasury of ever-relevant ideas and observations.

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À propos de l?auteur

The third president was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence and a founder of the University of Virginia as well as a noted architect, naturalist, and inventor. Editor John Dewey -- philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer -- is the author of several popular Dover titles, including Experience and Nature.

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Éditeur
Dover Publications Inc.
Date d'édition
2008
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0486465993
ISBN 13 
9780486465999
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
176
Coordonnées du fabricant
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