Understanding America

Celebrating America 250

This month's topic is "The Legalistic Concepts Behind the Declaration of Independence: Natural Law/Rights, Popular Sovereignty, and Right to Just Revolution Among Others" presented by Dr. Charles (Trey) Wilson.

Drawing upon the works of political philosophers such as Aristotle, John Locke, and Thomas Hobbes, Dr. Wilson will discuss the legalistic underpinnings of the Declaration of Independence. Among other topics, his talk will explore concepts such as natural rights, social contract theory, popular sovereignty, the divine right of kings to rule, the period of the Enlightenment, and the right to just revolution and examine how these ideas manifest in the Declaration.

About Understanding America: Celebrating America 250

Understanding America is a program series dedicated to educating the public and encouraging discussions on American history and politics. These programs will be on the first Sunday of every month, at 2:00 p.m. in the Meeting Room at the Denmark Library. This program is in partnership with the University of North Georgia's Department of Political Science & International Affairs.

Upcoming Topics for Understanding America:

October 4: Civil Military Relations on the Early Republic

November 1: Midterms Electoral Forum

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