The pursuit of happiness : how classical writers on virtue inspired the lives of the founders and defined America
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Published
New York : Simon & Schuster, 2024.
Format
Book
Edition
First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
ISBN
9781668002476, 1668002477
Physical Desc
vii, 355 pages ; 24 cm
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| Location | Call Number | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Library - Adult Nonfiction - Main Level - New Books | 973.309 ROSEN | Checked Out | May 16, 2024 |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Biographies.
Character -- Political aspects -- United States -- History.
Democracy -- United States -- History.
Ethics, Ancient -- Influence.
Founding Fathers of the United States -- Books and reading -- Biography.
Founding Fathers of the United States -- History -- Biography.
Happiness -- Philosophy.
Philosophy, Ancient -- Influence.
Social values -- United States -- History.
United States -- History.
Virtue -- Literary themes, motives.
Character -- Political aspects -- United States -- History.
Democracy -- United States -- History.
Ethics, Ancient -- Influence.
Founding Fathers of the United States -- Books and reading -- Biography.
Founding Fathers of the United States -- History -- Biography.
Happiness -- Philosophy.
Philosophy, Ancient -- Influence.
Social values -- United States -- History.
United States -- History.
Virtue -- Literary themes, motives.
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Published
New York : Simon & Schuster, 2024.
Edition
First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
Language
English
ISBN
9781668002476, 1668002477
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 287-334) and index.
Description
In this interpretation of the Declaration of Independence's famous phrase, the president of the National Constitution Center profiles six of the most influential founders to show what pursuing happiness meant in their lives and how it became the foundation of our democracy.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Rosen, J. (2024). The pursuit of happiness: how classical writers on virtue inspired the lives of the founders and defined America (First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.). Simon & Schuster.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Rosen, Jeffrey, 1964-. 2024. The Pursuit of Happiness: How Classical Writers On Virtue Inspired the Lives of the Founders and Defined America. Simon & Schuster.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Rosen, Jeffrey, 1964-. The Pursuit of Happiness: How Classical Writers On Virtue Inspired the Lives of the Founders and Defined America Simon & Schuster, 2024.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Rosen, Jeffrey. The Pursuit of Happiness: How Classical Writers On Virtue Inspired the Lives of the Founders and Defined America First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition., Simon & Schuster, 2024.
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