1776: The Ideas that Made the Modern World, Part 7: Federalism and the Decline of Natural Rights

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The episode explores the transformation of foundational American ideals, focusing on federalism and the decline of natural rights in the context of constitutional history.

Episode Topic: Federalism and the Decline of Natural Rights How have our foundational American ideals transformed across the centuries? Stand at a crossroads of constitutional history, where ancient natural rights meet modern legal power. Delve deeply into the shifting landscape of American rights to find a newfound clarity about today's legal debates. Featured Speakers: Jud Campbell, Stanford UniversityRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online l...

People in this episode

Guest: Jud Campbell

Topics covered

• Federalism
• Natural Rights
• American Ideals
• Constitutional History
• Legal Power
• American Rights

Keywords

• Federalism
• Natural Rights
• American Ideals
• Constitutional History
• Legal Debates
• Jud Campbell

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Organizations: Stanford University, University of Notre Dame

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