
Revised and updated, the seventh edition of this now standard two-volume anthology brings together some of the most historically significant writings in American intellectual history. Uniquely comprehensive, The American Intellectual Tradition includes classic works in philosophy, religion, social theory, political thought, economics, psychology, and cultural and literary criticism. Organized chronologically into thematic sections, the two volumes trace the evolution of American intellectual writing and thinking from its origins in Puritan beliefs to the most recent essays on diversity and postmodernity.
This anthology investigates the foundational evolution of American thought by curating primary source documents that define the nation's intellectual trajectory from the colonial era through the mid-nineteenth century. Charles Capper and David A. Hollinger, both established scholars in the field of American history, provide a structured framework that contextualizes these writings within their specific historical and cultural climates. The collection argues that American intellectual history is not a monolithic narrative but a complex interplay of philosophy, religion, and social theory that shifts in response to changing political and economic conditions.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Scholars and educators frequently identify this anthology as a foundational text for university-level courses in American intellectual history. Readers often note the academic density of the prose, which requires a strong background in historical context to fully appreciate the significance of the selected documents.
Page Count:
640
Publication Date:
2015-11-02
ISBN-10:
019026232X
ISBN-13:
9780190262327
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