Thomas Jefferson-Leader or Hypocrite?
Mihir Palan Thomas Jefferson’s advocacy for equality made him a hypocrite to many, as his alleged sexual affairs with his slave, Sally Hemings, created a strong distaste within individuals of present society. Now, is all this controversy valid, or is it all what Douglas L. Wilson calls presentism? In present day, gun laws have become a big issue, and whatever Obama does will looked upon in future years, however it's important to note that present morals will be different from future morals, just as present morals are different from past morals. Now does that mean that Douglas believes that slavery is okay? Absolutely not, but in his article, Thomas Jefferson and the Character Issue, it essentially states …show more content…
He is the author of Slavery and the Founders: Race and Liberty in the Age of Jefferson, and is a professor at Albany Law School.
Purpose: Mr. Finkelman wrote this article to criticize the works of Mr. Meacham and Mr. Wiencek. He states that those two authors wrongly favor Jefferson, and states his reason as to who Jefferson truly is, and what he as done in his time. This affects how individuals should look at the books created by Mr. Meacham and Mr. Wiencek.
Content:
In the Monster of Monticello, Professor Finkelman emphasizes how Thomas Jefferson should not be as valued as he is currently. He states the limitations in the works of Mr. Meacham and Mr. Wiencek, as well as shows discusses the bad deeds that Jefferson has done as a president. Professor Finkelman includes the Jefferson’s treatment of his slaves, his commitment towards keeping them, as well as his lack of work in standing for racial equality.
Value:
This source provides a different perspective with regards to Thomas Jefferson’s legacy as a president. Mr. Finkelman clearly dislikes Thomas Jefferson, which contrasts with other historians such as Mr. Meacham and Mr. Wiencek, who believes that Mr.Jefferson was a strong president.
Mihir Palan Thomas Jefferson’s advocacy for equality made him a hypocrite to many, as his alleged sexual affairs with his slave, Sally Hemings, created a strong distaste within individuals of present society. Now, is all this controversy valid, or is it all what Douglas L. Wilson calls presentism? In present day, gun laws have become a big issue, and whatever Obama does will looked upon in future years, however it's important to note that present morals will be different from future morals, just as present morals are different from past morals. Now does that mean that Douglas believes that slavery is okay? Absolutely not, but in his article, Thomas Jefferson and the Character Issue, it essentially states …show more content…
He is the author of Slavery and the Founders: Race and Liberty in the Age of Jefferson, and is a professor at Albany Law School.
Purpose: Mr. Finkelman wrote this article to criticize the works of Mr. Meacham and Mr. Wiencek. He states that those two authors wrongly favor Jefferson, and states his reason as to who Jefferson truly is, and what he as done in his time. This affects how individuals should look at the books created by Mr. Meacham and Mr. Wiencek.
Content:
In the Monster of Monticello, Professor Finkelman emphasizes how Thomas Jefferson should not be as valued as he is currently. He states the limitations in the works of Mr. Meacham and Mr. Wiencek, as well as shows discusses the bad deeds that Jefferson has done as a president. Professor Finkelman includes the Jefferson’s treatment of his slaves, his commitment towards keeping them, as well as his lack of work in standing for racial equality.
Value:
This source provides a different perspective with regards to Thomas Jefferson’s legacy as a president. Mr. Finkelman clearly dislikes Thomas Jefferson, which contrasts with other historians such as Mr. Meacham and Mr. Wiencek, who believes that Mr.Jefferson was a strong president.