The Common Sense American Republic: The Political Philosophy of James Wilson (1742-1798)
James Wilson (1742-1798), lawyer, Justice of the first Supreme Court of the United States, and Constitutional Framer argued, as did Étienne Gilson, that a citizenry who have adopted philosophical skepticism will lose their political freedom, as self-rule requires that citizens be able to reason righ...
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| Language: | English |
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International Étienne Gilson Society
2015-09-01
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| Series: | Studia Gilsoniana |
| Online Access: | http://gilsonsociety.com/files/187-207-Bayer.pdf |