Civic virtue

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Is there no virtue among us? If there be not, we are in a wretched situation.

James Madison

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Civic virtue Virtue Political theory

Author

James Madison

Source

Judicial Powers of the National Government

Language

English

Time

1788 1780s 18th century

Era

American Revolutionary Period

Authentication Score 2

Original Citation

Madison, James. Judicial Powers of the National Government, 20 June 1788.

Current Citation

Madison, James. Selected Writings of James Madison, edited by Ralph Ketcham. Hackett Publishing Company, 2006.

In the long run, the public interest depends on private virtue.

James Q. Wilson

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Civic virtue Political theory

Author

James Q. Wilson

Source

The Rediscovery of Character: Private Virtue and Public Policy The Public Interest

Medium

Essay Magazine

Language

English

Time

1985 1980s 20th century

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Wilson, James Q. "The Rediscovery of Character: Private Virtue and Public Policy." The Public Interest, no. 81, Fall 1985.