Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness: 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence
Andrew Sola and Amerikazentrum-Hamburg
17 episodes
2 days ago
Learn more about the Declaration of Independence for the 250-year anniversary with this interdisciplinary podcast, featuring experts from the USA and around the world.
The series is produced and hosted by Dr. Andrew Sola and the Amerikazentrum, Hamburg.
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Learn more about the Declaration of Independence for the 250-year anniversary with this interdisciplinary podcast, featuring experts from the USA and around the world.
The series is produced and hosted by Dr. Andrew Sola and the Amerikazentrum, Hamburg.
Thomas Paine, Common Sense, and the Declaration of Independence
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness: 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence
1 hour 12 minutes
2 months ago
Thomas Paine, Common Sense, and the Declaration of Independence
In this episode, Dr. Nora Slonimsky, Director the the Institute for Thomas Paine Studies at Iona U., walks you through the life and ideas of one of the most influential figures in American history, Thomas Paine, author of the bestselling political pamphlet Common Sense (10 January 1776).
Topics include:
-Thomas Paine's early life
-The massive popularity of Common Sense
-Similarities between Common Sense and the Declaration of Independence
-Paine's savage critiques of King George and hereditary monarchy
-His support for republicanism, democracy, and egalitarianism
-His role in the creation of many founding myths in America
-His warnings about the dangers of unchecked power
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness: 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence
Learn more about the Declaration of Independence for the 250-year anniversary with this interdisciplinary podcast, featuring experts from the USA and around the world.
The series is produced and hosted by Dr. Andrew Sola and the Amerikazentrum, Hamburg.
