Hamilton and Jefferson’s Schools of Thought

Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton represent the best known and broadest schools of American thought on how best to balance liberty with the need for order. Dr. John Pinheiro looks the intellectual origins of their principles and what we might glean from each to help build a free and virtuous society.Further ReadingThe American Experiment in Ordered LibertyThe Christian Roots of American LibertyDr. Pinheiro’s SubstackGuest InfoJohn C. Pinheiro is an historian and Director of Research and Publications at Acton Institute. He holds a PhD from the University of Tennessee. He is the author of many books and articles, including The American Experiment in Ordered Liberty. His newest book, edited with Dylan Pahman, is The Christian Roots of American Liberty: A Reader. He is working on another book “Place, Tradition, and the American Founding.” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com