Thomas Jefferson - M. Andrew Holowchak

This is the first book to systematize the philosophical content of Thomas Jefferson's writings. Sifting through Jefferson's many addresses messages and letters philosopher M. Andrew Holowchak uncovers an intensely curious Enlightenment thinker with a well-constructed people-sympathetic and consistent philosophy. As the author shows Jefferson's philosophical views encompassed human nature the cosmos politics morality and education. Beginning with his understanding of the cosmos part one considers Jefferson's philosophical naturalism and the influence on him of Francis Bacon Isaac Newton and John Locke. The next section critically examines his political viewpoints specifically his republicanism liberalism and progressivism. The third part oJefferson on Moralityo analyzes Jefferson's thoughts on human nature his moral-sense theory and his notion of onatural aristoio (best or most virtuous citizens). Finally oJefferson on Educationo reviews his ideas on properly educating the people of the new nation for responsible participatory citizenry. Jefferson conceived of the United States as a ogreat experimento-embodying a vision of a government responsibly representative of its people and functioning for the sake of them. This book will help readers understand the philosophical perspective that sustained this audacious innovative and people-first experiment.

TITLE: Thomas Jefferson

AUTHOR: M. Andrew Holowchak

SKU: 9781616149529

PUBLISHER: Prometheus Books

DATE PUBLISHED: 30/10/2014

PLACE PUBLISHED: United States

PAGES: 355

BINDING: Hardback

LANGUAGE: English

DIMENSIONS: 160 mm x 234 mm x 31 mm

WEIGHT: 590 gr