The American Enlightenment, 1750-1820This concise literary history of the American Enlightenment captures the varied and conflicting voices of religious and political conviction in the decades when the new nation was formed. Robert Ferguson's trenchant interpretation yields new understanding of this pivotal period for American culture. |
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Page 71
... remains on piety , but the subjunctive mode of How- ard's words " whatever others may do , " " however it may fare ” allow for an audience that does not have to choose quite so directly between salvation and worldly happiness ; the ...
... remains on piety , but the subjunctive mode of How- ard's words " whatever others may do , " " however it may fare ” allow for an audience that does not have to choose quite so directly between salvation and worldly happiness ; the ...
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... compulsion to publish American views remains whether or not a writer shares Adams's sense of conspiracy . Since " liberty cannot be preserved without a general knowledge among the people , " the 88 THE AMERICAN ENLIGHTENMENT , 1750-1820.
... compulsion to publish American views remains whether or not a writer shares Adams's sense of conspiracy . Since " liberty cannot be preserved without a general knowledge among the people , " the 88 THE AMERICAN ENLIGHTENMENT , 1750-1820.
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... remains implicit in Locke's statement of relative capacities and disproportionate rewards . What is proper industriousness , and when does it degenerate into covetousness ? Who are the rational , and why do they deserve a greater ...
... remains implicit in Locke's statement of relative capacities and disproportionate rewards . What is proper industriousness , and when does it degenerate into covetousness ? Who are the rational , and why do they deserve a greater ...
Contents
What Is Enlightenment? Some American Answers | 22 |
Religious Voices | 44 |
Writing the Revolution | 80 |
Copyright | |
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