As Clay in the hands of the potter : James Wilson and the origins of American democracy.

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As Clay in the hands of the potter : James Wilson and the origins of American democracy.

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Herman examines James Wilson's philosophical and intellectual foundation, his position in formulating the new national government, his opinions on the roles of the state and the national governments, his thoughts on social equality and participation in government, and the implementation of his theories.

[3], iii, 152 p. ; 28 cm.

University of Pennsylvania, Archives & Records Center

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Wilson, James, 1742-1798

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James Wilson (September 14, 1742 – August 21, 1798) was an American statesman, politician, legal scholar, and Founding Father who served as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1789 to 1798. He was elected twice to the Continental Congress, was a signatory of the United States Declaration of Independence, and was a major force in drafting the United States Constitution. A leading legal theorist, he was one of the six original justices appointed by George Washington to the...

Herman, Ileana C., 1970-

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Ileana C. Herman submitted this paper in partial fulfillment of the requirements for honors in American History, March 27, 1992. From the description of As Clay in the hands of the potter : James Wilson and the origins of American democracy. (University of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122448744 ...