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Sep 2020
40m 37s

Plato, Aristotle, and the Founders

NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER
About this episode
The National Constitution Center is hosting a series of online constitutional classes this fall for students and learners of all ages. Last Friday, Center President Jeffrey Rosen and Chief Learning Officer Kerry Sautner were joined by David Coleman, CEO of the College Board. They discussed the founders, their flaws, and whether they still matter today. They ... Show More
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