Alexander Hamilton’s First Federalist Paper -- Federalist Papers

Alexander Hamiltons original Federalist PaperAlexander Hamiltons first Federalist Paper endorses ratification of the proposed constitution. His consolidative point is that the use of reasonin the form of the peoples facial expression and choice impart lead to the lawfulness, whereas their use of passion will lead to ruin. Hamilton attempts to persuade his readers to ferment the correct decision by reminding them of the unpatterned importance of the matter. He suggests that good men will want to make the correct choice in light of their true interests (33), while the adversaries of the composition will be ruled by passions, deceit, and even weak minds. He frankly warns his readers against any impressions other than those which may result from the evidence of verity (35) he offers them a chance to join him on the right spatial relation of the issue, which he implies he has arrived at by knowledgeable deliberation. Finally, Hamilton courts his audience by implying that they wil l use reason to reach the truth. By contrast, the opponents of the Constitution swan on their emotions and follow a much more certain lane to the introduction of despotism (35). In the first paragraph, Hamilton introduces the idea of truthnot in passing, but by asking whether good government from reflection and choice is at all possible (33). He indicates that the decision is of great importance than just one country the wrong decision would be to be considered as the general misfortune of mankind (33). By turnout the implications of the question at hand, depicting it as of the first magnitude to guild (34), and describing the Constitution as the safest course for your liberty, your dignity, and your happiness (36) and favorable to the discovery of truth ... ... is a compliment to his readers minds. He uses words like consideration, frankly have intercourse to you, and I propose (36) to illustrate the rationalism he expects to share with them. Hamilton uses resource and rhe torical language effectively in order to discredit his adversaries in the eyes of the people. His main tool is a rationalistic truth which he detaches from his opponents and associates with himself. He also portrays truth religiously, and connects the Constitution and its supporters with the highest cause. Hamilton passionately defends and elevates the peoples use of reason. But he equally passionately believes that the peoples reason is admirable only when it leads to the conclusion that the United States needs a strong, vigorous, central government. Source CitedThe Federalist Papers, ed. Clinton Rossiter New York Penguin Books, 1961