Classical Ethics, Jefferson's Christian Epicureanism, and American Morality.

Lawler, Peter Augustine

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ERIC Number: EJ430580

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Publication Date: 1991

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Classical Ethics, Jefferson's Christian Epicureanism, and American Morality.

Lawler, Peter Augustine

Perspectives on Political Science, v20 n1 p17-22 Win 1991

Outlines Thomas Jefferson's views of classic philosophical writers and various interpretations of their views on morality and epicureanism. Explains why teaching ancient and medieval political philosophy is necessary as an ethical supplement to U.S. political thought. States liberal democracy depends on the tension between reason and revelation. (NL)

Descriptors: Classical Literature, Constitutional History, Democracy, Democratic Values, Ethics, Intellectual History, Moral Development, Moral Values, Philosophy, Political Influences, Political Science, Teacher Responsibility, United States History, Western Civilization

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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