This reading guide can be used to support reading Robert P. George's essay, The Declaration of Independence and the Concept of Liberty, from the America at 250 Civic Toolkit.
In this essay, Dr. Robert P. George, a constitutional scholar and historian, explores how Americans have understood liberty from the nation’s founding to today. He explains different ways liberty can be defined, why it’s essential to the “pursuit of happiness,” and what responsibilities come with it. You’ll also examine how liberty has shaped debates about justice, rights, and the role of citizens in our democracy.
