# The Philosophy of the Declaration of Independence: Part 2

**URL:** <https://www.libertarianism.org/podcasts/excursions/the-philosophy-of-the-declaration-of-independence-part-2>

**By** George H. Smith

**Published:** August 27, 2014

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George H. Smith examines two instances of curious wording in the Declaration of Independence.

[Originally published in essay form on November 29, 2011.](https://www.libertarianism.org/essays/excursions/philosophy-declaration-independence-part-2)

_Narrated by James Foster._