The State of Higher Education

Old Virginia Blog ^ | 03/06/2010 | Richard G. Williams, Jr.

[Davy Buck]

It was Montiesquieu who was the thinker most often cited by the Founding Fathers from 1760-1805, beating out even Blackstone and Locke. No doubt Montiesquieu has fallen out of favor due, at least in part, to his philosophical views, to wit:

"God is related to the universe as Creator and Preserver; the laws by which He created all things are those by which He preserves them." ~ Spirit of Laws

But his importance in influencing the Founding Fathers, as well as their familiarity with his work, makes this story all the more amazing, in a very sad sense. . .

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[Moltke]

Uh, his name was Montesquieu. Doesn't make the author (and by extension, his message) look all that bright...

[Moltke]

...especially under the heading of “The State of Higher Education.” LOL, you couldn’t make this up...

[Davy Buck]

Wow. Such deep analysis.

[Moltke]

Yep. Succinctly stated, as well.

[SunkenCiv]

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