We Hold These Truths: Undertstanding the Ideas and Ideals of the Constitution [Paperback]

Mortimer J. Adler (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Scribner Paper Fiction (April 7, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0020641303
• ISBN-13: 978-0020641308
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,322,819 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Mortimer Jerome Adler (December 28, 1902 - June 28, 2001) was an American philosopher, educator, and popular author. As a philosopher he worked within the Aristotelian and Thomistic traditions. He lived for the longest stretches in New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, and San Mateo. He worked for Columbia University, the University of Chicago, Encyclopædia Britannica, and Adler's own Institute for Philosophical Research. Adler was married twice and had four children.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Constitutional Smack in the Face, September 17, 1997

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This review is from: We Hold These Truths: Undertstanding the Ideas and Ideals of the Constitution (Paperback)

Mr. Adler presents the basic truths upon which American government was founded. He extends these truths to look at the way American government has changed. This thought provoking book grabs the reader by his ideals and offers a thorough shake.

Ever wonder what was meant by some of the phrases in the founding documents of the United States? Mortimer Adler carefully analyzes the texts of the Constitution, Declaration of Independence, and the Gettysburg Address to show where common themes lie and help identify the ideals to which any constituional country should aspire. This well written book moves quickly and the arguments put forth are clear and concise. Mr. Adler provides an education every American should absorb and live