The ThinkND Podcast
The ThinkND Podcast
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1776: The Ideas that Made the Modern World, Part 6: Natural Rights at the Founding
1 hour 17 minutes Posted May 29, 2026 at 7:00 am.
Welcome and Purpose
Wrap Up And Thanks
Natural vs Positive Rights
How Rights Were Enforced
Three Types of Rights Clauses
Why Framers Stayed Silent
First Amendment Puzzles
Ninth Amendment Revival
Q&A Text And Meaning
Judges Versus Legislatures
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Episode Topic: Natural Rights at the Founding How can the origins of American liberty help us chart the complex distinction between inherent human capacities and governmental regulations? Refine your perspective on the social compact, shifting your view of rights from mere judicial trumps to essential components of a self-governing society. Featured Speakers: Jud Campbell, Stanford UniversityRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platfo...