1776: The Ideas that Made the Modern World

(1 Credit Hour) · Undergraduate

In what sense are “all men… created equal”? What is human liberty? What is prosperity, and how is wealth created? In 1776 these questions were addressed and acted upon in ways that have created the modern world. This one-credit course will explore 1776 and the ideas that made the modern world, focusing on the Declaration of Independence and Adam Smith’s "Wealth of Nations." All students will take the course on a Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory basis. The course is open to students of all majors, especially those students who are intellectually curious. No prerequisites are required.