The Natural Rights Republic - Studies in the Foundation of the American Political Tradition

In The Natural Rights Republic, renowned political theorist Michael P. Zuckert examines the natural rights philosophy as expressed in sources like the Declaration of Independence and aims to counter contemporary confusion by offering an insightful study of the concept that dominated the mindset of the founding generation of the United States.

About the author

Michael P. Zuckert is Nancy Reeves Dreux Professor of political science at the University of Notre Dame. He is the author of Natural Rights and the New Republicanism and Launching Liberalism: On Lockean Political Philosophy.

Summary

This work examines the natural rights philosophy as expressed in sources like the Declaration of Independence. It aims to counter contemporary confusion by offering an insightful study of the concept that dominated the mindset of the founding fathers of the United States.

Product details

• Authors: Michael P. Zuckert
• Publisher: University Of Notre Dame Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.03.1997
• EAN: 9780268014872
• ISBN: 978-0-268-01487-2
• No. of pages: 312
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 18 mm
• Weight: 509 g
• Series: Frank M. Covey, Jr. Loyola Lec; Frank M.Covey, Jr., Loyola Lectures in Political Analysis
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education