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Holowchak, Mark, 1958-

Thomas Jefferson : uncovering his unique philosophy and vision / by M. Andrew Holowchak. - 365 pages ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I. Jefferson on human nature -- "I cannot reason otherwise": Jefferson's cosmos -- Part II. Jefferson on politics -- "Prophecy is one thing, history another": Jefferson's mother principle -- "Turbulent liberty [or] quiet servitude": Jefferson and liberty -- "The earth belongs...to the living": Jefferson on revolution and political renewal -- Part III. Jefferson on morality -- "Not to lean on others": Jefferson on man and morality -- "This faithful, internal monitor": Jefferson on the moral sense -- "The most precious gift of nature": Jefferson on the "natural aristoi" -- Part IV. Jefferson on education -- "Uniting merit with...learning": Jefferson's philosophy of education -- "An utopian dream": Jefferson on primary education for enlightened democracy -- "The ablest...or none at all": Jefferson on secondary education for sensitive meritocracy.

ISBN: 1616149523 (hardback) 9781616149529 (hardback)

LCCN: 2014023879

Nat. Bib. No.: GBB4C0034 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 016913430 Uk

Subjects--Personal Names:
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 --Philosophy.
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 --Political and social views.