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Some of the central American foundational ideas that Thomas Jefferson writes about in the Declaration of Independence originate with a series of newspaper letters referred to as "Cato's Letters." They offer a vigorous defense of freedom of speech and conscience while attacking public corruption and unrestrained government. The letters bear the unmistakable stamp of John Locke’s political philosophy and constitute a libertarian defense of limited government and individual freedom.
Watch the entire podcast episode on our YouTube channel.
The "Portraits of Liberty" podcast investigates the lives and philosophies of thinkers throughout history who argued in favor of a freer world.
#AmericanHistory #AmericanRevolution #1776 #Cato #History
Some of the central American foundational ideas that Thomas Jefferson writes about in the Declaration of Independence originate with a series of newspaper letters referred to as "Cato's Letters." They offer a vigorous defense of freedom of speech and conscience while attacking public corruption and unrestrained government. The letters bear the unmistakable stamp of John Locke’s political philosophy and constitute a libertarian defense of limited government and individual freedom.
Watch the entire podcast episode on our YouTube channel.
The "Portraits of Liberty" podcast investigates the lives and philosophies of thinkers throughout history who argued in favor of a freer world.
#AmericanHistory #AmericanRevolution #1776 #Cato #History
