ISBN: 9780801871061

Elegant in [its] brevity. Sheldon goes so far as to say that Madison's political beliefs cannot be understood at all apart from his theology. -- Stuart Leibiger William and Mary Quarterly… Mehr…

Elegant in [its] brevity. Sheldon goes so far as to say that Madison's political beliefs cannot be understood at all apart from his theology. -- Stuart Leibiger William and Mary Quarterly. Politics and Religion 3. The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   The Political Philosophy of James Madison by Garrett Ward Sheldon Among the founders, James Madison wielded the greatest influence in drafting the Constitution of 1789. The author offers a concise synthesis of Madison's political philosophy in the context of the social and political history of his day. FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description Among the founders, James Madison wielded the greatest influence in drafting the Constitution of 1789. In this book, Garrett Ward Sheldon offers a concise synthesis of Madison's political philosophy in the context of the social and political history of his day. Tracing the history of Madison's thought to his early education in Protestant theology, Sheldon argues that it was a fear of the potential "tyranny of the majority" over individual rights, along with a firmly Calvinist suspicion of the motives of sinful men, that led him to support a constitution creating a strong central government with power over state laws. In this way, Madison aimed to protect individual liberties and provide checks to "spiteful" human interests and selfish parochial prejudices. Among the topics Sheldon covers are Madison's Princeton education, his contributions to the Federalist Papers, his arguments in defence of states' rights on behalf of Virginia, his views on federal power during his terms as secretary of state and president, and, in his later years, his defence of the Union against those Southerners who advocated nullification. Notes A much needed crisp and comprehensive overview of the political theorizing that emerges from the whole of Madison's long and complex intellectual and civic life. This book will complement Sheldon's similarly useful introduction to the entire thoughtful life of Jefferson. -- Thomas L. Pangle, University of Toronto Author Biography Garrett Ward Sheldon is the John Morton Beaty Professor of Political and Social Sciences at the University of Virginia's College at Wise. He is the author of The Political Philosophy of Thomas Jefferson, also available from Johns Hopkins. Table of Contents Contents: Preface Introduction :Liberalism, Classical Republicanism, and Christianity in the Political Philosophy of James Madison 1. Intellectual Heritage: Politics, Philosophy, and Theology 2. Politics and Religion 3. Federalist Nationalism 4. Lockean Liberalism Realized: Construction and Ratification of the U.S. Constitution 5. Classical Republicanism: The States' Rights of the Virginia Resolutions 6. Nationalism Revisted 7. Last Testaments Appendix A: Extract from "The Report on the [Virginia] Resolutions" Appendix B: Last Testament: "Advice to My County" Notes Index Review Elegant in [its] brevity. In this book Sheldon interweaves Madison's intellectual development with his political career: the one the warp, the one the weft, of his mind... His greatest contribution is to emphasize John Witherspoon's Scottish Presbyterian influence during Madison's undergraduate days at Princeton. The Calvinist doctrine of depravity sits uneasily in the supposedly rationalist world of Revolutionary America, but Madison's recognition of man's sinful nature shaped his political strategy. -- Colin Bonwick Times Literary Supplement Garrett Ward Sheldon argues that James Madison's political beliefs were heavily influenced by his religious beliefs. Sheldon goes so far as to say that Madison's political beliefs cannot be understood at all apart from his theology. To make this argument, Sheldon describes Madison's Calvinist upbringing and education and shows how this background provided the basis for his political ideas throughout his life, from the Revolutionary period through the nullification debates after his presidency... As an account of the link between Madison's religion and his political beliefs, the book is illuminating and persuasive. -- Karen S. Hoffman Presidential Studies Quarterly This book provides a clear, sympathetic summary of the intellectual origins of much of the constitutional structure that continues to frame American political life. Choice [Sheldon] does an excellent job of synthesizing and reconciling recent scholarship on Madison. -- Stuart Leibiger William and Mary Quarterly Promotional A much needed crisp and comprehensive overview of the political theorizing that emerges from the whole of Madison's long and complex intellectual and civic life. This book will complement Sheldon's similarly useful introduction to the entire thoughtful life of Jefferson. -- Thomas L. Pangle, University of Toronto Long Description Among the founders, James Madison wielded the greatest influence in drafting the Constitution of 1789. In this book, Garrett Ward Sheldon offers a concise synthesis of Madison's political philosophy in the context of the social and political history of his day. Tracing the history of Madison's thought to his early education in Protestant theology, Sheldon argues that it was a fear of the potential ''tyranny of the majority'' over individual rights, along with a firmly Calvinist suspicion of the motives of sinful men, that led him to support a constitution creating a strong central government with power over state laws. In this way, Madison aimed to protect individual liberties and provide checks to ''spiteful'' human interests and selfish parochial prejudices. Among the topics Sheldon covers are Madison's Princeton education, his contributions to the Federalist Papers, his arguments in defense of states' rights on behalf of Virginia, his views on federal power during his terms as secretary of state and president, and, in his later years, his defense of the Union against those Southerners who advocated nullification. Review Text ""[Sheldon] does an excellent job of synthesizing and reconciling recent scholarship on Madison."" Review Quote "This book provides a clear, sympathetic summary of the intellectual origins of much of the constitutional structure that continues to frame American political life."-- Choice Details ISBN0801871069 Author Garrett Ward Sheldon Short Title POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY OF JAMES Pages 160 Publisher Johns Hopkins University Press Language English ISBN-10 0801871069 ISBN-13 9780801871061 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2003 Imprint Johns Hopkins University Press Place of Publication Baltimore, MD Country of Publication United States Audience Age 17 Series The Political Philosophy of the American Founders Residence VI, US Birth 1954 Illustrations No DOI 10.1604/9780801871061 NZ Release Date 2003-04-10 US Release Date 2003-04-10 UK Release Date 2003-04-10 Publication Date 2003-04-10 Alternative 9780801864797 DEWEY 320.092 Audience General AU Release Date 2003-02-14 We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! 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ISBN: 9780801871061

Among the founders, James Madison wielded the greatest influence in drafting the Constitution of 1789. In this book, Garrett Ward Sheldon offers a concise synthesis of Madison's political… Mehr…

Among the founders, James Madison wielded the greatest influence in drafting the Constitution of 1789. In this book, Garrett Ward Sheldon offers a concise synthesis of Madison's political philosophy in the context of the social and political history of his day.Tracing the history of Madison's thought to his early education in Protestant theology, Sheldon argues that it was a fear of the potential tyranny of the majority over individual rights, along with a firmly Calvinist suspicion of the motives of sinful men, that led him to support a constitution creating a strong central government with power over state laws. In this way, Madison aimed to protect individual liberties and provide checks to spiteful human interests and selfish parochial prejudices. Among the topics Sheldon covers are Madison's Princeton education, his contributions to the Federalist Papers, his arguments in defense of states' rights on behalf of Virginia, his views on federal power during his terms as secretary of state and president, and, in his later years, his defense of the Union against those Southerners who advocated nullification. New Textbooks>Trade Paperback>U.S. History>U.S. History>U.S. History, Johns Hopkins University Press Core >1 >T<