Chris Gibson

The Spirit of Philadelphia

A Call to Recover the Founding Principles

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book proposes a return of American government to the philosophical roots as articulated by the U.S. Constitution and its Framers.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Seitenzahl: 266
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Mai 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm
• ISBN-13: 9781032984223
• ISBN-10: 1032984228
• Artikelnr.: 72598745

Autorenporträt

Chris Gibson is the author of two previous books: Rally Point and Securing the State. He earned a Ph.D. in Government from Cornell University and a B.A. in History from Siena College. Chris and his wife, Mary Jo, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, have been married for over 28 years, have three adult children, and live in upstate New York.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction Section I
Philosophy of Knowledge, Ethics & Political Theory Chapter 1
Why Balance is Crucial to Knowledge and Virtue Chapter 2
The Flourishing Life and Thriving Society Chapter 3
Thoughts on Political Theory Section II
Chapter 4
Breaking With the Past Chapter 5
The Spirit of Philadelphia Chapter 6
Common Sense Realism
"A New Order of the Ages" Chapter 7
From Flourishing to Flailing
Why Political Philosophy Matters Chapter 8
The Mirage of Utopia Section III
Chapter 9
Restoring Trust Chapter 10
Reawakening the Spirit of Philadelphia Chapter 11
Notes for Us
"We the People" Conclusion