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First Principles
What America's Founders Learned from the Greeks and Romans and How That Shaped Our Country
Book • 2021
In this book, Thomas E. Ricks explores the educations and classical knowledge of the first four American presidents—George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison.
Ricks delves into how their different exposures to classical literature and philosophy, including works by Aristotle, Epicurus, and Cicero, influenced their ideals and the formation of the United States.
The book follows these leaders from their youths to their adult lives, highlighting how their classical education shaped the country's constitution and government, and offers new insights into these legendary leaders.
Ricks delves into how their different exposures to classical literature and philosophy, including works by Aristotle, Epicurus, and Cicero, influenced their ideals and the formation of the United States.
The book follows these leaders from their youths to their adult lives, highlighting how their classical education shaped the country's constitution and government, and offers new insights into these legendary leaders.
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Mentioned in 12 episodes
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Ryan Holiday as a book exploring the Stoic influences on the American Founding Fathers.
Ryan Holiday as a book exploring the Stoic influences on the American Founding Fathers.
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Mick Mulroy on the Beauty of Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations and the Collective Need For Philosophy
Recommended by Ryan Holiday as a book exploring the philosophical underpinnings of the American Revolution.
Ryan Holiday as a book exploring the philosophical underpinnings of the American Revolution.
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How The Greats Pursue Happiness | Jeffrey Rosen
Recommended by Ryan Holiday as an incredible book and one of the few new titles added to The Painted Porch.
Ryan Holiday as an incredible book and one of the few new titles added to The Painted Porch.
Thomas Ricks on the Greatest War in American History
Recommended by 
Paula Fredriksen for its creativity, clarity, and systematic approach to Christian theology.
Paula Fredriksen for its creativity, clarity, and systematic approach to Christian theology.
Episode 357: 'On First Principles' by Origen
Recommended by Ryan Holiday , who was sent the book by his agent and co-writer, Steve Hanselman, because it connects to the topics discussed on The Daily Stoic.
Ryan Holiday , who was sent the book by his agent and co-writer, Steve Hanselman, because it connects to the topics discussed on The Daily Stoic.
Historian Thomas Ricks on Stoicism and the Founders
Mentioned by Steve Matthews as a book used in evangelism by the International Churches of Christ and the International Christian Church, with different versions over the years.
Part 1: Kip McKean & the ICC
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as one of his favorite books, highlighting its insights on the founding fathers and their connection to Stoic philosophy.
Ryan Holiday as one of his favorite books, highlighting its insights on the founding fathers and their connection to Stoic philosophy.
Thomas Ricks on the Wisdom of the Classics and Balancing Power | This Is What It Means To Be “Well-Read”
