Taught by Professor Thomas L. Pangle, University of Texas at Austin.
Summary
A discussion of how the American Constitution came about that provides insight into the concerns of the founding fathers by presenting opposing viewpoints on the issues of the day and how the founders on both sides of the debate helped define the result!
Contents
Lecture 1: Significance and historical content ; Lecture 2: Classical republicanism ; Lecture 3: The anti-federalists' republican vision ; Lecture 4: The argument over national security ; Lecture 5: The deep difficulties in each position ; Lecture 6: Debating the meaning of "federalism" ; Lecture 7: The Madisonian republic ; Lecture 8: The argument over representation ; Lecture 9: disputing separation of powers part 1 ; Lecture 10: Disputing separation of powers part 2 ; Lecture 11: The supreme court and judicial review ; Lecture 2: The bill of rights.