In this bonus episode, we are sharing recordings from the Pursuit: The Founders’ Guide to Happiness podcast launch event featuring a performance of Jeffrey Rosen’s The Golden Mean: Songs for the Pursuit of Happiness and Twelve Titans: Songs of the Greek and Roman Gods and Goddesses in Philadelphia.   Jeffrey Rosen, author of The Pursuit of Happiness and host of the podcast, performs his original songs inspired by the book’s exploration of the classical writers on virtue that shaped the founders.    This performance features pianist Jennifer Blyth and baritone James Martin with arrangements by Greg Strohman.  Resources  Listen to Pursuit: The Founders’ Guide to Happiness on ⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠  Watch the full performance of the ⁠Pursuit of Happiness: Song Cycles⁠ by Jeffrey Rosen ⁠The Golden Mean: Songs for the Pursuit of Happiness⁠, music and lyrics by Jeffrey Rosen [PDF] Jeffrey Rosen, ⁠The Pursuit of Happiness: How Classical Writers on Virtue Inspired the Lives of the Founders and Defined America⁠, (2024) Jeffrey Rosen, ⁠The Pursuit of Liberty: How Hamilton vs. Jefferson Ignited the Lasting Battle Over Power in America⁠, (2025)   Timeline  The Golden Mean: Songs for the Pursuit of Happiness [00:00] Episode Introduction  [01:33] 1. Order: The Golden Mean   [04:10] 2. Temperance: Calm Self-Mastery   [06:40] 3. Humility: Judge Not   [08:28] 4. Industry: Industry Alone   [11:06] 5. Frugality: Thomas Jefferson   [13:51] 6. Sincerity: The Light Within   [16:50] 7. Resolution: Just Do What You Resolve   [19:00] 8. Moderation: Alexander Hamilton   [21:05] 9. Tranquility: Security Is an Illusion   [23:57] 10. Cleanliness: John Quincy Adams   [26:55] 11. Justice: Love’s the Answer   [29:40] 12. Silence: Silence Is Golden   [32:37] 13. Coda: Song of Devotion and The Pursuit of Happiness  Stay Connected and Learn More Questions or comments about the show? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠programs@constitutioncenter.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ Continue the conversation by following us on social media @ConstitutionCtr Explore the⁠⁠⁠⁠America at 250 Civic Toolkit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive Constitution Weekly, our email roundup of constitutional news and debate Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen Join us for an upcoming ⁠⁠⁠⁠live program⁠⁠⁠⁠ or watch recordings on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support our important work ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate

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Bonus: The Golden Mean Song Cycle

DEC 3, 202538 MIN
Live at the National Constitution Center

Bonus: The Golden Mean Song Cycle

DEC 3, 202538 MIN

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In this bonus episode, we are sharing recordings from the Pursuit: The Founders’ Guide to Happiness podcast launch event featuring a performance of Jeffrey Rosen’s The Golden Mean: Songs for the Pursuit of Happiness and Twelve Titans: Songs of the Greek and Roman Gods and Goddesses in Philadelphia.  

Jeffrey Rosen, author of The Pursuit of Happiness and host of the podcast, performs his original songs inspired by the book’s exploration of the classical writers on virtue that shaped the founders.   

This performance features pianist Jennifer Blyth and baritone James Martin with arrangements by Greg Strohman. 


Resources 


Timeline 

The Golden Mean: Songs for the Pursuit of Happiness

[00:00] Episode Introduction 

[01:33] 1. Order: The Golden Mean  

[04:10] 2. Temperance: Calm Self-Mastery  

[06:40] 3. Humility: Judge Not  

[08:28] 4. Industry: Industry Alone  

[11:06] 5. Frugality: Thomas Jefferson  

[13:51] 6. Sincerity: The Light Within  

[16:50] 7. Resolution: Just Do What You Resolve  

[19:00] 8. Moderation: Alexander Hamilton  

[21:05] 9. Tranquility: Security Is an Illusion  

[23:57] 10. Cleanliness: John Quincy Adams  

[26:55] 11. Justice: Love’s the Answer  

[29:40] 12. Silence: Silence Is Golden  

[32:37] 13. Coda: Song of Devotion and The Pursuit of Happiness 


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