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Science and the Founding Fathers

Science in the Political Thought of Jefferson, Franklin, Adams, and Madison

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The book explores the profound intellectual contributions of early American presidents, highlighting their scientific knowledge and interests. It reveals how Thomas Jefferson comprehended Newton's Principia, Benjamin Franklin's pivotal role in electricity, John Adams' extensive scientific education, and James Madison's integration of scientific references in the Federalist Papers. This examination underscores the critical intersection of science and governance in shaping the foundations of the United States.

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Science and the Founding Fathers, I. Bernard Cohen

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1997
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Titul
Science and the Founding Fathers
Podtitul
Science in the Political Thought of Jefferson, Franklin, Adams, and Madison
Jazyk
anglicky
Rok vydania
1997
Väzba
mäkká
Počet strán
370
ISBN13
9780393315103
Série
Hodnotenie
3,45 z 5
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The book explores the profound intellectual contributions of early American presidents, highlighting their scientific knowledge and interests. It reveals how Thomas Jefferson comprehended Newton's Principia, Benjamin Franklin's pivotal role in electricity, John Adams' extensive scientific education, and James Madison's integration of scientific references in the Federalist Papers. This examination underscores the critical intersection of science and governance in shaping the foundations of the United States.