Lara in Colo Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Is there a book that discusses the influence of philosophers on the founding of the US govt? I want to make a high school course that starts with philosophy and ends with US civics and I would rather buy than research it myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momacacia Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Following. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knitmama Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 I'm currently listening to a Great Courses audio book (http://www.thegreatcourses.com/courses/american-ideals-founding-a-quot-republic-of-virtue-quot.html) by Daniel Robinson called "Founding a Republic of Virtue" that sounds like what you're after. I have a few of the Great Courses, and some are definitely better than others. But the ones lectured by Robinson are incredible. He did one on philosophy that is my all-time favorite, and in the "Virtue" title he approaches the Constitution (and related documents) from a philosophical context. And he drops names! (i.e., primary sources for further study). I highly recommend it. It's a little over my middle-schooler's head, but I'm interested in the topic--and if the kiddo's in the car when I'm listening, we both listen. (We often use audio for "stretch" listening.) But it would be perfect for high school. It comes with a book outline, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara in Colo Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share Posted February 5, 2017 great!! I just ordered it! Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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