Though it is not uncommon for historians to have something to say concerning philosophical strands in Jeffersonβs thought, that something is usually insubstantialβoften misleadingly soβor inchoate. Overall, precious little has been said. The significance of the man and the richness of his thought de
Dutiful Correspondent : Philosophical Essays on Thomas Jefferson
β Scribed by M. Andrew Holowchak; M Andrew Holowchak
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
- Year
- 2012
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 251
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
In a series of essays that examine Thomas Jeffersonβs own writings, Holowchak investigates the always profound and often provocative ideas of this founding father. Dutiful Correspondent explores Thomas Jefferson as a philosopher in his own right. Holowchak expands our view of Jefferson by examining his own words on issues such as race, politics, ethics, education, and the intersection of philosophy and science.
β¦ Subjects
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