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Science and the Founding Fathers
Science in the Political Thought of Jefferson, Franklin, Adams, and Madison
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The book explores the profound intellectual contributions of early American presidents, highlighting their scientific knowledge and interests. It reveals how Thomas Jefferson comprehended Newton's Principia, Benjamin Franklin's pivotal role in electricity, John Adams' extensive scientific education, and James Madison's integration of scientific references in the Federalist Papers. This examination underscores the critical intersection of science and governance in shaping the foundations of the United States.
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Science and the Founding Fathers, I. Bernard Cohen
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- 1997
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- Title
- Science and the Founding Fathers
- Subtitle
- Science in the Political Thought of Jefferson, Franklin, Adams, and Madison
- Language
- English
- Authors
- I. Bernard Cohen
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Released
- 1997
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 370
- ISBN13
- 9780393315103
- Category
- History, Maps and Travel, World history
- Description
- The book explores the profound intellectual contributions of early American presidents, highlighting their scientific knowledge and interests. It reveals how Thomas Jefferson comprehended Newton's Principia, Benjamin Franklin's pivotal role in electricity, John Adams' extensive scientific education, and James Madison's integration of scientific references in the Federalist Papers. This examination underscores the critical intersection of science and governance in shaping the foundations of the United States.