The Essential Jefferson (Dover Books on Americana)
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| Rating | : | 4.62 (927 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0486465993 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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If Jefferson was alive today and observing the degeneration of Jim5£zrp If Jefferson was alive today and observing the degeneration of American politics, he would start a revolution. He had a clear view of a government of the people and by the peoplefar from current party and dollar politics such as we see today. All Americans should re. arthur banner said Thomas,we hardly knew ya. This slim volume consists of the writings of Thomas Jefferson, edited by Jean Yarbrough. Jean Yarbrough is a Professor of Government at Bowdoin College. Although this volume is assigned reading for her course on American political thought, it can stand alone. For th
"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. "His curiosity was insatiable," notes editor and distinguished educator John Dewey. 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. Modern readers will find this volume a treasury of ever-relevant ideas and observations.. 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
Anyone interested in understanding democracy would be wise to read The Essential Jefferson. The publication of The Essential Jefferson is a welcome addition to the fine American Heritage Series published by Hackett Publishing. Yarbrough's judicious selection of key Jefferson documents and its economical price make this book ideal for the classroom. --Jeffrey D. In the post-September 11 era, an understanding of the thought of America's first philosopher of democracy is more essential now than at any time in America's history--including its founding era. Hilmer, Perspe