tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1237087217187172116.post1875271005213690792..comments2024-03-28T10:44:30.518-06:00Comments on American Creation: Jeffry Morrison on GW's ReligionBrad Harthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17669677047039491864noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1237087217187172116.post-26123224852648062482009-05-03T14:35:00.000-06:002009-05-03T14:35:00.000-06:00Blurb about Motrrison's book:
"Though Washington ...Blurb about Motrrison's book:<br /><br />"Though Washington left little explicit writing on political philosophy, Jeffry Morrison examines his key writings, actions, education, and political and professional lives. He finds that Washington held closely to a trinity of foundational principles -- classical republicanism, British liberalism, and Protestant Christianity -- with greater fidelity than many of the other founding fathers. In unearthing Washington's ideological growth, Morrison reveals the intellectual heritage of his political thought and shows how these beliefs motivated him to action."<br /><br />Sounds excellent, especially about Washington's "growth." Only a dedicated intellectual biographer has the patience to read it all, and build a timeline. Quote-grabbing tends to make a big formless soup out of someone's intellectual life.<br /><br />And yes, "ambiguous" is about all we can say for sure about what went on in Washington's head.Tom Van Dykehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121072404143877596noreply@blogger.com