| Thomas Jefferson and Philosophy: Essays on the Philosophical Cast of Jefferson's Writings Contributor(s): Holowchak, M. Andrew (Editor), Carpenter, James J. (Contribution by), Sheldon, Garrett Ward (Contribution by) |
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ISBN: 0739180916 ISBN-13: 9780739180914 Publisher: Lexington Books OUR PRICE: $112.86 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Political - Philosophy | Essays - Philosophy | Religious |
| Dewey: 973.460 |
| LCCN: 2013041463 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (0.80 lbs) 200 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Though it is not uncommon for historians to have something to say concerning philosophical strands in Jefferson's thought, that something is usually insubstantial-often misleadingly so-or inchoate. Overall, precious little has been said. The significance of the man and the richness of his thought demands that this defect be remedied. Thomas Jefferson and Philosophy is a collection of nine new essays on philosophical elements in Jefferson's writings. The first of its kind, this collection should lead to further philosophical analysis of Jefferson's thinking-especially by philosophers, who tend to appreciate Jefferson only as the author of the Declaration of Independence-and to greater appreciation for the man who gave to statesmanship a large number of the prime of his years out of a moral sense of duty to others. In that regard, Jefferson was always first a philosopher. This book will be a valuable read for students and scholars of history, political theory, and philosophy, as well as anyone interested in the thought of Thomas Jefferson. |