Historian: Correcting Myths of The Founding Fathers | C. Bradley Thompson | ACADEMIA | Rubin Report

Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report talks to C. Bradley Thompson (Professor, Clemson University) about the origins of the Declaration of Independence, myths about American slavery and the founding fathers, why 1765 was possibly a more important year than 1776 for the American Revolution and why Donald Trump is one of the few presidents to ever challenge the deep state. C. Bradley debunks some of the myths about slavery in America at the time of the founding fathers. He talks about the founding fathers beliefs in universal truths, human rights and equality. He discusses the complexities of the founders regarding their different and changing views on slavery and why it is far more complicated than 1619 project from the New York Times would have you believe. Some founders like John Adams were never slave owners, others like Benjamin Franklin formally owned slaves and still others like Thomas Jefferson owned slaves and did not free them upon their death. C. Bradley digs deep into the founders conflicting actions and beliefs about the abolition of slavery and why it is far more complex then we have been led to believe. C. Bradley talks about the philosophical origins of the Declaration of Independence. He believes the year 1765 was far more important than 1776 because this was the year that the American mind was born. He tells the story of why Americans suddenly made liberty, freedom and natural rights their priorities that would eventually be enshrined in the Declaration of Independence and fought for during the Revolutionary War. C. Bradley shares one of Donald Trump’s unique accomplishments, taking on the deep state. He feels that Donald Trump is the first president in 70 years to wage war against the deep state in it’s entrenched political class, but also in the mainstream media. He also discusses if Donald Trump is in fact a moral person and if morality and virtue are personality traits we should expect in a president. Want to have a glimpse of some of the research and ideas that are emerging from universities and are about to enter the mainstream and shape our culture? Trying to have a better understanding of the current affairs of university life and the state of our higher education system? What does the future of college and higher education even look like? To get a look into the future we talk to university academics from some of the most prestigious institutions about their research, ideas and what we can expect in the future. Check out our playlist on a range of academic topics here: /playlist/PLEbhOtC9klbBQiqrd9ZZThHpEmsH1oL_H To make sure you never miss a single Rubin Report video, click here to subscribe: /channel/UCJdKr0Bgd_5saZYqLCa9mng Looking for smart and honest conversations about current events, political news and the culture war? Want to increase your critical thinking by listening to different perspectives on a variety of topics? If so, then you’re in the right place because on The Rubin Report Dave Rubin engages the ideas of some of society's most interesting thought leaders, authors, politicians and comedians. The Rubin Report is the largest talk show about free speech and big ideas on YouTube. Dave allows his guests to speak their minds and his audience to think for themselves. New videos every week. The Rubin Report is fan funded through monthly and one-time donations: http://www.rubinreport.com/support ****** Dave Rubin's book, "Don't Burn This Book" is now available: www.dontburnthisbook.com LISTEN to The Rubin Report podcast: www.rubinreport.com/podcast See Dave LIVE: https://daverubin.com/events/ Sign up for our newsletter with the best of The Rubin Report delivered to your inbox once a month: http://www.rubinreport.com/newsletter Official Rubin Report Merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/therubinreport All art on the set are original works by Caylin Rose Janet. Get a print here: https://www.caylinrosejanet.com/rubinreportart.html ****** C. Bradley Thompson Professor, Clemson University Buy “America's Revolutionary Mind: A Moral History of the American Revolution and the Declaration That Defined It” here: https://www.amazon.com/Americas-Revolutionary-Mind-Revolution-Declaration/dp/164177066X WSJ covering C. Bradley Thompson: https://www.wsj.com/articles/abolition-and-the-american-founding-11593808466?fbclid=IwAR37N2zZ9oxPFW9V-UwFbCtCa469vYxd0JF8tHBRePEBQXfF4Rotrk1pdbY ****** Follow Dave on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RubinReport Follow The Rubin Report on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rubinreport Follow Dave on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daverubin Follow Dave on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rubinreport/?hl=en About Dave Rubin: http://rubinreport.com

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