It is known as the “Fair Copy” of the Declaration of Independence — a rare, early, unedited version of the nation’s founding document, drafted in Jefferson’s eloquent hand, and containing a ...

The primary obligation of any government, the Declaration of Independence tells us in its famous second paragraph, is the “safety and happiness” of its citizens. The necessity of securing safety is ...

Today’s youth cherish “authenticity,” but is it a virtue? According to a report from Ernst & Young, more than 9 in 10 Gen Z respondents indicated that being authentic and true to yourself is extremely ...

The conservative commentator argues that the U.S. Constitution reflects St. Thomas Aquinas’ ‘mixed regime’ and a broader ...

Guest Columnist Paul Kurgan '27 reflects on his time at Oxford University and discusses how American universities can learn ...

The U.S. Founders, including Jefferson and Washington, envisioned a nation of religious pluralism, embracing Muslims and Jews.

In his 17th century book “Leviathan,” English philosopher Thomas Hobbes described life as “solitary, poor, nasty, brutish and short.” This describes the state of nature of which humans are a part.

Susan Aldridge has long held the belief that the way to impact education is by creating a collaborative atmosphere that brings scientists, researchers, designers, and engineers together. In unison, ...

Religiosity is crucial to civil society. This sentiment was expressed by none other than the country's first president, ...

Thomas Jefferson says Cicero’s philosophy of governance was as simple as a game of cup and ball. Jefferson is portrayed here by Steve Edenbo.

Today, we celebrate the birthday of President James Madison—the Father of our Constitution and intellectual architect of the American Founding, whose ...

On a Monday evening last May, Danielle S. Allen, a political theorist at Harvard, strode into the university’s Faculty Club wearing sneakers and a bright orange blazer. The occa ...