Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
In this essay, independent scholar Brian Martin argues that the condemnation of Thomas Jefferson is wrong.It's true that he owned slaves, but the people who have pulled down Jefferson's statues (and others, like George Washington and Abraham Lincoln) are making a mistake in how they think about history and people from the past.77
Synopsis
In this 30-page essay, independent scholar Brian Martin proposes that the condemnation of Thomas Jefferson might be mistaken. We will analyze the famous phrase in the Declaration of Independence, "all men are created equal," as well as take a look at some statements Jefferson made in his personal correspondence. How should we judge people in the past? How should we judge presidents today?