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Daily Jefferson: June 18, 1799 Letter to a Student on the Study of Math, Science and Human Nature

Jefferson believed science and education would take mankind to a new level of progress. In this June 18, 1799 letter to student William Munford, Jefferson answers a question about the usefulness of studying math and science. He then expands on his view that human nature is generally good. The entire letter follows: I have to … Continue reading “Daily Jefferson: June 18, 1799 Letter to a Student on the Study of Math, Science and Human Nature”

Daily Jefferson: Jefferson on Blackstone and British Common Law

According to David Barton, Thomas Jefferson thought Sir William Blackstone was foundational to legal practice. However, Jefferson felt a reliance on Blackstone’s Commentaries on the Laws of England  by American law students had led to what he called the “degeneracy of legal science.” In fact, Jefferson told  Judge John Tyler in this June 17, 1812 letter that … Continue reading “Daily Jefferson: Jefferson on Blackstone and British Common Law”

Daily Jefferson: Letter to James Maury, June 16, 1815 on Health Benefits of Cold Baths

In a letter to James Maury on June 16, 1815, Jefferson discussed his views of relations with England and other nations. Then he reflected on Maury’s bathing habits and the relationship to his own and his generally good health: Your practice of the cold bath thrice a week during the winter, and at the age … Continue reading “Daily Jefferson: Letter to James Maury, June 16, 1815 on Health Benefits of Cold Baths”

Fact and Fiction About Thomas Jefferson in The Daily Signal

Conservative think tank The Heritage Foundation publishes The Daily Signal as a conservative news source which they say is “committed to truth” and “a reflection of that Jeffersonian notion that the greatest defense of liberty is an informed citizenry.” While a worthy goal, I believe they missed the mark recently in an article about Thomas … Continue reading “Fact and Fiction About Thomas Jefferson in The Daily Signal”

World Net Daily and David Barton Claim Political Correctness Doomed The Jefferson Lies

On Friday of last week, World Net Daily published something called “Anatomy Of An American Book Banning.” Believe it or not, World Net Daily and David Barton are hoping to convince readers that Barton’s book was pulled from publication due to political correctness. The subtitle of the article is: How New York Times bestseller was … Continue reading “World Net Daily and David Barton Claim Political Correctness Doomed The Jefferson Lies”