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Eric Slauter
University of Chicago Professor
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Feb 15, 2024
• 1h 13min
The Founders, the Pursuit of Happiness, and the Virtuous Life
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Panel discussion on classical writers' influence on the founding generation. Delve into virtues like humility and self-improvement. Explore Jefferson's engagement with Cicero's teachings on governance and happiness. Parallel between past debates and contemporary challenges. Importance of pocket Constitutions in shaping civic virtues. Historical transition of the pursuit of happiness and evolution of governance structures in democracy. Analysis of the shift from virtue to autonomy in politics and culture.
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