The United States was founded on principles of limited government, individual rights, and a balance of powers. These ideas, influenced by Enlightenment thinkers like John Locke, emphasized the protection of natural rights—life, liberty, and property. Locke’s philosophy shaped the Founders, who envisioned a nation where government existed solely to serve Continue Reading
Psychology/Philosophy
Eternal Vigilance: Origins of American Ideals
The foundational ideas behind the United States—limited government, individual rights, and the balance of powers—did not emerge in isolation. They are the culmination of centuries of philosophical development, stretching back to ancient civilizations. Influenced by Greek democracy, Roman republicanism, and Enlightenment philosophy, these ideas found their ultimate expression in the Continue Reading
Instinct to Insight
Millions of years ago, before complex thinking developed, early human ancestors relied on instinct to survive. Nonverbal and lacking abstract thought or advanced reasoning, they found food, reproduced, and raised offspring, often while enduring harsh conditions like cold winters. Their behaviors were shaped by instinct and a basic ability to Continue Reading