Students of intellectual history establish a clear line of connection from Newton and Locke through the philosophy of the Enlightenment and the evolution of deism to the American political tradition reflected in the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. This paper briefly traces the historical sequence and indicates readily available sources (mostly in paperback) in which students and lecturers can find deeper background and additional detail.
Topics
Education
This content is only available via PDF.
© 1975 American Association of Physics Teachers.
1975
American Association of Physics Teachers
AAPT members receive access to the American Journal of Physics and The Physics Teacher as a member benefit. To learn more about this member benefit and becoming an AAPT member, visit the Joining AAPT page.
