In this lecture I define the five ideals found in the first two sentences of the Declaration of Independence. I also analyze each as it was defined in 1776 and how it is debated today.
Introduction: 00:01
Defining Ideal: 00:13
The Five Ideals: 01:00
Equality: 01:35
Equality today: 03:01
Rights: 03:50
Rights today: 05:15
Liberty: 06:22
Liberty today: 07:52
Opportunity: 08:53
Opportunity today: 10:27
Democracy: 11:44
Democracy today: 13:20
A Reflection on the Ideals: 14:25
Outro: 16:50
