First Principles
About This Book
The conventional narrative credits Enlightenment philosophy—especially John Locke's ideas—with shaping America's founding generation. First Principles (2020) challenges this perspective. This work examines how ancient Greek and Roman philosophy and history deeply influenced the first four American presidents and demonstrates how these classical concepts remain woven into the nation's fabric today.
Who Should Read This?
- Readers fascinated by American historical development
- Students of political philosophy and theory
- Scholars examining Greek and Roman classical texts
- People exploring the intellectual roots of American democracy
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