Thomas Jefferson is a very well known man‚ who is honored for his efforts to help better our country. He was the main author of the U.S. Constitution‚ which is quite possibly one of the most important documents in U.S. history. It is the backbone of our government and the rights that are bestowed on us. The fact that Thomas Jefferson authored the constitution based on what he and the other authors believed were the right and most fair constitutional values of our country‚ would make one expect that
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“We should give our obedience to an unaccountable sovereign […] otherwise what awaits us is a “state of nature” that closely resembles civil war- a situation of universal insecurity” (iep.utm.edu). These words express Thomas Hobbes’ version of philosophical absolutism. He believes that a world without a government yields disorder and lunacy. Hobbes‚ in his book The Leviathan (1651)‚ communicates a crucial need: a ruler who can keep the world in order‚ a feared‚ all-powerful ruler. He concludes in
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“We hold these truths to be self-evident‚ that all men are created equal‚ that they are endowed‚ by their Creator‚ with certain unalienable Rights‚ that among these are Life‚ Liberty‚ and the pursuit of Happiness.” These words are considered to be some of the most important words ever uttered or written in the English language by man. These words forge bridges between philosophy and politics‚ all while expressing the core values of the American government. Jefferson wanted to ensure that he made
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presented in many different aspects through philosophers and social thinkers. Three philosophers in which had very strong influences on countries throughout the world were Thomas Hobbes‚ John Locke‚ and Karl Marx. These three people all had strong opinions in the concept of government rule and the effects towards the people. Thomas Hobbes had very strong beliefs in how monarchy was the best form of government. He talks about how this is the only way peace can be sustained‚ and how everything within
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Rights of Man I disagree that this passage from ‘Rights of Man’ holds true today or even a century ago; Thomas Paine’s argument is mostly solid‚ but the last third is entirely false. Paine starts his passage off by writing about how unexpected of a success America had become. A country with diversity in terms of heritage‚ government‚ language‚ and and religion seemed like a fantasy in the year of 1791. However‚ that is not the case‚ America is a reality and does indeed possess such a government
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becoming more like followers rather than leaders‚ becoming less ambitious and innovative. The United States is becoming less competitive with other countries in terms of employment‚ inventive ideas‚ and stronger education systems. In The World is Flat by Thomas Friedman‚ he divides globalization into three different eras‚ our current era involves individuals competing globally for jobs and power. Our world is only getting more competitive and making the world “flat” as Friedman describes. Meaning the world
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Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power‚ begins with the thoughts and quotes of other American presidents. Each explain their thoughts about Jefferson as if he was thought of in a different way than the rest. He was a founding father who playing several significant roles throughout history that have helped shape this great nation. This work written by Jon Meacham is a biography that depicts Jefferson as a very educated man. One who put the interests of a new nation ahead of his own desires. Meacham has
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Thomas Jefferson is considered one of the most brilliant men ever to serve as president. Jefferson accomplished many things that contributed to his legacy. He was a founding father of the United States‚ and he was the main author of the Declaration of Independence. If it were not for Jefferson our Declaration would not be the basis for many countries around the world. He wrote something that all Americans can be proud of. Thomas Jefferson’s interest in geography and nature helped him see the
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Upon his inauguration‚ Thomas Jefferson was eager to implement many of his Republican views into the government of the United States. Jeffersons presidential service‚ however‚ turned out to be fairly contradictory to his original views. Jefferson was forced to alter his views for the good of the nation when presented with difficult situations‚ and he did not hesitate. One of Jeffersons inconsistent but necessary philosophical moves was the enlargement of the naval fleet. The root of this decision
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L9/26/12 Thomas Jefferson Declaration of Independence Virginia‚ 1776 Dear Thomas Jefferson: I am writing to you‚ to express my opinion on the Declaration of Independence. It is something that our country is based off of‚ so I feel as if I should be giving you my feedback on the matter. The Declaration is very well written and captures all the aspects of what our freedom should be‚ but there are a few things I must point out‚ which I will get to later. There were not a ton of let downs‚
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