Discussion Question
It is considered a given that natural law and natural rights were incorporated into the institutions of our government and the political thinking of the Founders. From reading McDonald, comment upon the evidence supporting this assumption and, in particular, first identify the ideas in our Founding and then offer some thoughts about their origins.
Discussion Tips: Please post a response, and remember to respond to two other people’s postings with at least a 125-word response.
Your postings should combine your original thinking and opinion with authoritative references. Your response will often require you to include information presented in the reading assignments and will often require you to research, analyze and think critically about the topic. Try to present fresh ideas and original perspectives that will inspire others to respond.
Cite your sources (provide a link whenever possible), check your spelling and grammar, and make sure that your postings are well-reasoned and well-written.
Novus Ordo Seclorum Forrest McDonald chapter 1-3 Revolutionary Characters Gordon S Wood