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Artwork for Pursuit: The Founders' Guide to Happiness

Pursuit: The Founders' Guide to Happiness

National Constitution Center
Thomas Jefferson
American Revolution
Phillis Wheatley
George Washington
Pursuit Of Happiness
American Slavery
Education
John Adams
Self-Improvement
Benjamin Franklin
Virtue
Moral Philosophy
Enlightenment
Stoicism
Abigail Adams
Humility
Slavery
Critical Theory
Religion
Evangelicalism

Pursuit: The Founders’ Guide to Happiness, is a 12-part series hosted by Jeffrey Rosen featuring Ken Burns and leading scholars. It explores how the founders understood personal growth and lifelong learning as essential to the common good, why those ideas matter today, and how you can put them into practice.

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Artwork for Pursuit: The Founders' Guide to Happiness

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Alexander Hamilton was defined by his “ruling passion” for fame and spent his life trying to control his ambition. Jeffrey Rosen, historian Stephen Knott and Ken Burns will explore Hamilton’s life and legacy to see what lessons he can teach us about ... more

George Washington’s defining leadership quality is that he fulfilled his promise to relinquish power after the conclusion of both the Revolutionary War and his second presidential term. Jeffrey Rosen speaks with Ken Burns and Washington biographer Ed... more

In 1773, Phillis Wheatley became the first African American to publish a book in English. Her poems show a deep understanding of previous poets, a drive to represent herself and her world in the printed page, and a belief in equality. Jeffrey Rosen, ... more

Thomas Jefferson was well-known for offering advice about industry and frugality to his family members and friends, and he was passionate about expanding public education in America. Unfortunately, he did not always live up to his own ideals. Jeffrey... more

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Recent Guests

Ed Larson
Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Return of George Washington, Uniting the States, 1783 to 1789
Episode: Episode 7: Resolution with George Washington
David Waldstreicher
American historian and author of The Odyssey of Phillis Wheatley
Episode: Episode 6: Sincerity with Phillis Wheatley
Alan Shaw Taylor
Leading historian and author of Thomas Jefferson's Education
Episode: Episode 5: Thomas Jefferson’s Debts
Ken Burns
Acclaimed filmmaker
Episode: Episode 5: Thomas Jefferson’s Debts
Eric Slauter
Professor and author of The State as a Work of Art
University of Chicago
Episode: Episode 4: Industry with Thomas Jefferson’s Reading List
Lindsay Chervinsky
Presidential historian and author of Making the Presidency, John Adams and the Precedents That Forge the Republic.
Episode: Episode 3: Humility with John and Abigail Adams

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Jeffrey Rosen
President and CEO of the National Constitution Center and Host of Pursuit: The Founders' Guide To Happiness.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 61 ratings
  • Spare me, please!

    Spare me, please!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    curious african american
    United States16 days ago
  • I was with him until the songs

    Come on man. Who asked for you to write songs for your podcast? Someone needs to listen to the humility podcast a few times…

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Seth....,..
    United States24 days ago
  • An deep engagement with history and ourselves

    Wonderful podcast with Professor Rosen, Ken Burns and other guests that offers food for thought, a journey through the philosophical underpinnings of the founding, and how we can all be better versions of ourselves. Thoroughly unique and wholly enjoyable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kevin E. W.
    United Statesa month ago

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Unique insights into personal growth from foundational figures.
Thought-provoking and deeply engaging with historical context.
Encourages introspection about civic responsibility and moral living.

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Episode 7: Resolution with George Washington
Q: Tell us about Washington's idea about the relation between personal self-government and political self-government as expressed in his farewell address.
Washington believed that personal self-government required virtuous leaders to ensure a healthy political system, as both elements were interconnected.
Episode 6: Sincerity with Phillis Wheatley
Q: How do you define sincerity in your own life?
Sincerity requires a pause for reflection, leading to true self-manifestation and meaningful communication.
Episode 4: Industry with Thomas Jefferson’s Reading List
Q: Why is deep reading important?
Deep reading fosters understanding and engagement with moral philosophy, despite acknowledging historical shortcomings.
Episode 4: Industry with Thomas Jefferson’s Reading List
Q: How are your students transformed by this exercise?
They benefit greatly by engaging deeply with historical texts and exploring their complexities.

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Focusing on the intersection of historical insight and personal development, this podcast examines how the thoughts and writings of America's founding figures inform contemporary ideas of happiness and virtue. Episodes feature discussions on the profound impact of lifelong learning, moral philosophy, and the significance of self-improvement in the lives of historical figures like Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and the Adamses. Notably, acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns contributes his perspectives, enriching the dialogue with personal anecdotes and reflections on civic duty. The content encourages listeners to think critically about the role of character and moral living in their pursuits of happiness today.

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