Illimitable Freedom of the Human Mind
Book • 2021
Andrew J. O’Shaughnessy's book delves into Thomas Jefferson's profound commitment to establishing the University of Virginia.
The book highlights Jefferson's active role in every aspect of the university's founding, from architectural design to curriculum planning.
It emphasizes that Jefferson viewed the university as a culmination of his lifelong dedication to intellectual freedom and public education.
The book argues that Jefferson's vision for the university was inseparable from his life and his complex legacy.
It seeks to understand how Jefferson's ideas about education continue to resonate today.
The book highlights Jefferson's active role in every aspect of the university's founding, from architectural design to curriculum planning.
It emphasizes that Jefferson viewed the university as a culmination of his lifelong dedication to intellectual freedom and public education.
The book argues that Jefferson's vision for the university was inseparable from his life and his complex legacy.
It seeks to understand how Jefferson's ideas about education continue to resonate today.
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