Thomas Jefferson

[ovenpaa]

In 1785 Thomas Jefferson wrote to his fifteen-year-old nephew, Peter Carr, regarding what he considered the best form of exercise: "...I advise the gun. While this gives a moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be the constant companion of your walks."

[dromia]

He was a clever man Thomas Jefferson, his thinking was heavily influenced by thinkers of the Scottish Enlightenment, both in Scotland and Scottish emigres to the Americas. Such thinking and people also had a big influence and input the the American constitution.

Philosophy rools ya bass!

[Dahonis]

He was a clever man Thomas Jefferson, his thinking was heavily influenced by thinkers of the Scottish Enlightenment, both in Scotland and Scottish emigres to the Americas. Such thinking and people also had a big influence and input the the American constitution.

Philosophy rools ya bass!

[bradaz11]

Scottish enlightenment? is that when the street lights come on?

[Sandgroper]

For those unenlightened souls amongst us! https://www.britannica.com/topic/Scottish-Enlightenment

[Sim G]

Scottish enlightenment unfortunately fizzled out some time ago.

Marx, Trotsky and Arafat lead the "teachers" today...