Original scientific paper

Thomas Jefferson: Certan Features of the American Political Thought

Zvonko Posavec ; Faculty of Political Science, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

The author draws our attention to the European unfamiliarity with the American political thought. He also talks about Jefferson's natural law theory which he took over from Locke and adapted it to American circumstances. The features of the American political thought are outlined by the means of comparing common law and the rule of law with the concept of Rechtstaat. The author suggests that natural law and common law are a powerful determinant of the concept of republicanism which deeply influences the American political thought.

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Hrčak ID:

111005

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/111005

Publication date:

1.6.1994.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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