Dutiful Correspondent : Philosophical Essays on Thomas Jefferson （1ST）

Holowchak, M. Andrew

Rowman & Littlefield Pub Inc（2012/11発売）

• 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版／ページ数 276 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9781442220423
• DDC分類 973.46092

Full Description

In a series of essays that examine Thomas Jefferson's 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.

Contents

PrefacePart I. Jefferson the ManChapter 1. Jefferson as PhilologistPart II. Jefferson's Political PhilosophyChapter 2. Jefferson's "Great Experiment"Chapter 3. Jefferson's Liberal "Eudaimonism"Part III. Jefferson and Ancient ThinkingChapter 4. Jefferson's Master EpicurusChapter 5. Jefferson and JesusPart IV. Jefferson on Philosophy and ScienceChapter 6. Philosophical Vignettes in Jefferson's NotesChapter 7. Jefferson as ScientistPart V. Jefferson and EthicsChapter 8. Reason and the Moral SenseChapter 9. Jefferson on War and PeacePart VI. Jefferson on RaceChapter 10. Jefferson on African AmericansChapter 11. Jefferson on American IndiansPart VII. Education and the Good LifeChapter 12. Education as Lifelong LearningBibliography