9781331055396 - An Address Delivered Before the Philoclean and Peithessopian Societies of Rutgers College (Classic Reprint) de Barnard, Daniel D. (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book cautions against the potential pitfalls of the budding democracy in the United States. Borne from a series of addresses to the literary societies of Rutgers College in 1837, the author illuminates the potential drawbacks of the period's political philosophy, including rampant populism, and the dangers of blindly trusting in the wisdom of the masses. The author argues that democratic principles must be supported by a strong foundation of ethics and virtue, and advocates for the educated class to rise as beacons of enlightenment to guide the nation through its political development. The author's frank examination of democratic ideals at a critical junction in American history is as relevant today as it was nearly two centuries ago. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.