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Liberty: What Did the Founders Mean? | Robert George
6 minutes Posted Jan 5, 2026 at 3:00 pm.
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When Thomas Jefferson wrote about “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,” he wasn’t just using poetic language—he was laying down a radical vision for a free society. But what did he and the Founders really mean by “liberty?”  And how has that definition changed over time?  Robert George, Professor of Jurisprudence at Princeton University, explains.


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