The World in Time / Lapham’s Quarterly

Episode 70: Dennis C. Rasmussen

Apr 2, 2021

42:18

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Episode notes

Introduction

3min

The Dissolution of the American Experiment

2min

The First Year or Two of Washington's Presidency

2min

The Conflict Between Jefferson and Hamilton

3min

The Partisan Press in America

2min

The Farewell Address of Thomas Jefferson

3min

Hamilton's Disillusionment With the Constitution

4min

The Importance of Virtue in American Life

4min

The Importance of Civic Virtue in Republican Government

2min

10.

Jefferson's View of the American People

2min

11.

The Illusion of Jefferson

4min

12.

Jefferson's Attitude to Slavery

3min

13.

The Importance of Faith in the Republican Idea

5min

14.

The Last of the Fathers

4min

Lewis H. Lapham speaks with Dennis C. Rasmussen author of “Fears of a Setting Sun: The Disillusionment of America’s Founders.” Thanks to our generous donors. Lead support for this podcast has been provided by Elizabeth “Lisette” Prince. Additional support was provided by James J. “Jimmy” Coleman Jr.