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The Pursuit Of Happiness: How Classical Writers On Virtue Inspired The Lives Of The Founders And Defined America
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A Fascinating Examination Of What The Pursuit Of Happiness Meant To Our Nations Founders And How That Famous Phrase Defined Their Lives And Became The Foundation Of Our Democracy.The Declaration Of Independence Identified The Pursuit Of Happiness As One Of Our Unalienable Rights, Along With Life And Liberty. Jeffrey Rosen, The President Of The National Constitution Center, Profiles Six Of The Most Influential Foundersbenjamin Franklin, George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, And Alexander Hamiltonto Show What Pursuing Happiness Meant In Their Lives.By Reading The Classical Greek And Roman Moral Philosophers Who Inspired The Founders, Rosen Shows Us How They Understood The Pursuit Of Happiness As A Quest For Being Good, Not Feeling Goodthe Pursuit Of Lifelong Virtue, Not Shortterm Pleasure. Among Those Virtues Were The Habits Of Industry, Temperance, Moderation, And Sincerity, Which The Founders Viewed As Part Of A Daily Struggle For Selfimprovement, Character Development, And Calm Selfmastery. They Believed That Political Selfgovernment Required Personal Selfgovernment. For All Six Founders, The Pursuit Of Virtue Was Incompatible With Enslavement Of African Americans, Although The Virginians Betrayed Their Own Principles.The Pursuit Of Happiness Is More Than An Elucidation Of The Declarations Famous Phrase; It Is A Revelatory Journey Into The Minds Of The Founders, And A Deep, Rich, And Fresh Understanding Of The Foundation Of Our Democracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Pursuit of Happiness'? A: The main theme of 'The Pursuit of Happiness' is the exploration of how the Founding Fathers understood the concept of happiness as a pursuit of virtue and self-improvement, rather than mere pleasure.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of the book is Jeffrey Rosen, who is also the president of the National Constitution Center.
- Q: What is the book's publication date? A: The book is scheduled to be published on February 13, 2024.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Pursuit of Happiness' have? A: 'The Pursuit of Happiness' has a total of 368 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is the book a bestseller? A: 'The Pursuit of Happiness' is noted as a New York Times bestseller.
- Q: What insights does the book provide about the Founding Fathers? A: The book profiles six influential Founding Fathers, examining how their understanding of happiness shaped their lives and the founding principles of America.
- Q: Does the book include discussions on slavery? A: Yes, the book discusses how the pursuit of virtue was seen as incompatible with the enslavement of African Americans by the Founders.
- Q: Is there any specific philosophical influence discussed in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses classical Greek and Roman moral philosophers who inspired the Founders, emphasizing the pursuit of lifelong virtue.
- Q: What is the target audience for 'The Pursuit of Happiness'? A: The book is aimed at readers interested in American history, political philosophy, and the foundational ideas of democracy.