"The myth that the founding of American Republic was based on the philosophy of John Locke could only have been maintained, because the history of Leibniz's influence was suppressed"
- Robert Trout
About this Quote
This quote by Robert Trout recommends that the generally held idea that America's founding principles were rooted in John Locke's approach is not entirely accurate. Trout suggests that this myth was bolstered due to the fact that the influence of one more thinker, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, was neglected or intentionally subdued. Leibniz's ideas concerning all-natural civil liberties and also the value of specific liberty were substantial in shaping the political and also thoughtful environment of the time, and Trout recommends that falling short to recognize this impact reduces the extent and intricacy of America's founding ideals. In essence, Trout is suggesting that a much more nuanced understanding of the intellectual roots of American democracy is needed to appreciate its complete significance as well as possibility.
This quote is written / told by Robert Trout between October 15, 1909 and November 14, 2000. He/she was a famous Journalist from USA.
The author also have 17 other quotes.
"A lawyer without history or literature is a mechanic, a mere working mason; if he possesses some knowledge of these, he may venture to call himself an architect"
"We have our own history, our own language, our own culture. But our destiny is also tied up with the destinies of other people - history has made us all South Africans"
"It is humiliating to remain with our hands folded while others write history. It matters little who wins. To make a people great it is necessary to send them to battle even if you have to kick them in the pants. That is what I shall do"
