The Federalist PapersPenguin, 1 d’abr. 2003 - 688 pàgines A DOCUMENT THAT SHAPED A NATION An authoritative analysis of the Constitution of the United States and an enduring classic of political philosophy. Written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, The Federalist Papers explain the complexities of a constitutional government—its political structure and principles based on the inherent rights of man. Scholars have long regarded this work as a milestone in political science and a classic of American political theory. Based on the original McLean edition of 1788 and edited by noted historian Clinton Rossiter, this special edition includes: ● Textual notes and a select bibliography by Charles R. Kesler ● Table of contents with a brief précis of each essay ● Appendix with a copy of the Constitution cross-referenced to The Federalist Papers ● Index of Ideas that lists the major political concepts discussed ● Copies of The Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation |
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Pàgina xvi
... a Southern Confederacy, Northern Confederacy, etc.). Publius announces ''that it seems to have been reserved to the people of this country, by their conduct and example, to decide the important question, whether societies xvi Introduction.
... a Southern Confederacy, Northern Confederacy, etc.). Publius announces ''that it seems to have been reserved to the people of this country, by their conduct and example, to decide the important question, whether societies xvi Introduction.
Pàgina xvii
... question, whether societies of men are really capable or not, of establishing good government from reflection and choice.'' But reflective men know that politics cannot ignore the role of ''accident and force'' in human affairs, and the ...
... question, whether societies of men are really capable or not, of establishing good government from reflection and choice.'' But reflective men know that politics cannot ignore the role of ''accident and force'' in human affairs, and the ...
Pàgina xix
... question posed in Nos. 37–85 is whether and why the proposed Constitution is choiceworthy. Whereas in the first volume Publius tries to show that the American people have no choice (in any rational sense) but to preserve the Union by ...
... question posed in Nos. 37–85 is whether and why the proposed Constitution is choiceworthy. Whereas in the first volume Publius tries to show that the American people have no choice (in any rational sense) but to preserve the Union by ...
Pàgina xxii
... question: Which account of republicanism was faithful to the principles for which Americans had fought the Revolution? And at the center of this controversy lay the proper relation between republicanism and responsibility ...
... question: Which account of republicanism was faithful to the principles for which Americans had fought the Revolution? And at the center of this controversy lay the proper relation between republicanism and responsibility ...
Pàgina xxiii
... question of responsibility in government was for them an extension of the British struggle for ministerial accountability, that is, for ministers who were answerable to Parliament rather than to the King. Ministerial accountability ...
... question of responsibility in government was for them an extension of the British struggle for ministerial accountability, that is, for ministers who were answerable to Parliament rather than to the King. Ministerial accountability ...
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