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The Affirmation of Reason
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Thomas Lannon
Manuscripts & Archives Division. New York Public Library
Historical selections guiding a reader to the rational principle
Federalism gasping
But the origin of the American Republic is distinguished by peculiar circumstances. Other nations have been driven together by fear and necessity—the governments have generally been the result of a single man’s observations; or the offspring of particular interests. In the formation of our constitution, the wisdom of all ages is collected—the legislators of antiquity are consulted—as well as the opinions and interests of the millions who are concerned. In short, it is an empire of reason.
Elbridge Gerry, Pamphlets on the Constitution of the United States, published during its Discussion by the People, 1787-1788, edited with notes and a bibliography by Paul Leiccester Ford (Brooklyn, N.Y., 1888). Chapter: Webster, Noah. An / Examination / into the / leading principles / of the / Federal Constitution / proposed by the late / Convention / held at Philadelphia. / With / Answers to the principal objections / that have been raised against the system. / By a Cit
Accessed from oll.libertyfund.org/title/1670/1956 on 2008-04-11