Natural Rights

Days of Revolution – Episode 12

Ned Ryun Continues His Series, “Days of Revolution.”  Listen to Episode 12, “The Life of James Otis.” In this episode: The life and contributions of James Otis. Otis’ role in the Writs of Assistance debate. The written works of James Otis as a foundation for the American Revolution. Otis’ premature departure from the public sphere …

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Days of Revolution – Episode 11

Ned Ryun Continues His Series, “Days of Revolution.”  Listen to Episode 11, “The Rights of the Colonies Asserted and Proved.” In this episode: The philosophical foundations of America are captured, in part, by James Otis, author of The Rights of the British Colonies Asserted and Proved. The problems with Writs of Assistance and search and …

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Days of Revolution – Episode 5

Ned Ryun Continues His Series, “Days of Revolution.”  Listen to Episode 5, “The Great Awakening.” In this episode: How the Great Awakening contributed to American political thought and influenced the Founding Fathers. A look at two prominent figures in the Great Awakening: Jonathan Edwards and George Whitefield. How the democratization of the Christian church influenced perceptions …

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History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 30

Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: The task of passing a Bill of Rights is undertaken. Alexander Hamilton writes in favor in Federalist 84. Federalists use the Bill of Rights to gain support from Anti-Federalists. Bill of Rights inspired by John Locke, Virginia Declaration of Rights, English Declaration of …

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