John C. Calhoun
American statesman and political theorist who served as the seventh vice president of the United States
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Mar 29, 2024 • 33min
Pete Reads John C. Calhoun's 'Disquisition on Government' Part 5 - The Finale
American statesman and political theorist, John C. Calhoun's 'Disquisition on Government' is discussed in depth. Topics include the concept of concurrent majority, struggles of oppressed plebeians, evolution of Roman and British governments, and reflections on taxation and historical mistakes.
Mar 27, 2024 • 47min
Pete Reads John C. Calhoun's 'Disquisition on Government' Part 4
American statesman John C. Calhoun's 'Disquisition on Government' explores concurrent majority governance, shifts from labor to banking, press influence on government, technological advancements in history. Calhoun's vision for government and support options discussed.
Mar 25, 2024 • 54min
Pete Reads John C. Calhoun's 'Disquisition on Government' Part 3
John C. Calhoun's 'Disquisition on Government' is dissected in this podcast. Topics include strong party attachments, concurrent majority to unify conflicting interests, balancing power and liberty in governance, advancements in warfare and moral factors in societal progress, superiority of concurrent majority in governance, importance of unanimity in jury trials, and governmental actions and compromise.
