American Founding

Its Intellectual and Moral Framework

AvDaniel N. Robinson,Richard N. Williams

Inbunden, Engelska, 2012

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Beskrivning

America's Founding Fathers shared similar beliefs on the nature of civic life and the character of those supposed to be able to self-govern. Although they studied the failed republics of the ancient world, they believed that classical ideals were still applicable to politics. This unique contribution to the literature on American Founding gathers leading thinkers who set out not to relate its history, but its intellectual underpinnings. They explore the Founding Fathers' assumptions about civic life, human nature, political institutions, private morality, aesthetics, education, and history. Chapters on natural law, the Judeo-Christian conception of human nature, the influence of Aristotle and Cicero, the symbolic role of architecture, and the importance of education help understand the foundations that led to the Declaration of Independence and a constitutional charter that aimed to be universal in its human aspirations. This authoritative work provides a conservative response to more liberal interpretations of America. It will enrich the debate on civic life and be a key resource to anyone interested in America's "experiment in ordered liberty."

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2012-06-28
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:192
Förlag:Continuum Publishing Corporation
ISBN:9781441140708

Utforska kategorier

Statsvetenskap och politisk teori inom Samhälle och politik

Mer om författaren

Richard N. Williams is Associate Academic Vice President and Wheatley Institution Director at Brigham Young University, USA. He has been a visiting faculty member at Duquesne University and at Georgetown University, USA and is the author of numerous books and journal articles. Daniel N. Robinson is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Oxford, UK, and Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Georgetown University, USA.

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"This is an impressive collection of essays by leading scholars investigating different aspects of the American Founding. The editors and contributors affirm the importance of engaging foundational themes and questions in studying the civic life of the United States. The book will be accessible to non-scholars and should stimulate further reading, reflection, and discussion." -David L. Tubbs, King's College, New York City

Innehållsförteckning

1. Natural Law, God and Dignity; Robert George; 2. The Jewish and Christian Principles of the Founders; Michael Novak; 3. The Classical Roots of the American Founding; Carl Richard; 4. The Universal Principles of the American Founding; Thomas G. West; 5. City as Teacher; Carroll William Westfall; 6. The Founders' Conception of Education for Civic Life; Daniel N. Robinson; 7. Constitutionalism and Its Presuppositions; Hadley Arkes.