Daily Jefferson: June 18, 1799 Letter to a Student on the Study of Math, Science and Human Nature
Jefferson believed science and education would take mankind to a new level of progress. In this June 18, 1799 letter to student William Munford, Jefferson answers a question about the usefulness of studying math and science. He then expands on his view that human nature is generally good. The entire letter follows: I have to … Continue reading “Daily Jefferson: June 18, 1799 Letter to a Student on the Study of Math, Science and Human Nature”