What's True?
Context with Brad Harris
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Exploring American History through the Lens of Ideas
This chapter delves into intellectual history, focusing on understanding American history through the prevailing ideas of different time periods. The historian emphasizes the impact of ideas on shaping American history, discussing how enlightenment ideals influenced individuals during the Revolutionary War and the unique foundation of America on shared Enlightenment ideas. The conversation reflects on the ongoing struggle to define America's identity and the challenges of balancing personal liberty and social equality in the American social contract.
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