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Title: The Promise of American Life

Note: Reading ease score: 34.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Sandra Bannatyne and the Online Distributed Proofreading
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Summary: "The Promise of American Life" by Herbert Croly is a political and social analysis published in the early 20th century. The book examines the underlying ideals that define American identity, advocating for a democratic future based on individualism and collective responsibility. Croly emphasizes the challenge of achieving this promise amidst changing social and economic realities. At the start of the work, Croly explores the deeply ingrained patriotism of Americans and their unwavering belief in the potential of their country as the "Land of Promise." He critiques the superficial optimism that views this promise as a predetermined success, arguing instead that it requires active effort and moral responsibility to be fulfilled. He questions what this promise entails for Americans, examining both the expectations and the obligations tied to it. The opening sets the stage for a broader discussion about the evolving American character and the political ideals of democracy, individualism, and community engagement, asserting that the realization of the American Promise is not automatic but must be cultivated through conscientious effort and reform. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Croly, Herbert David, 1869-1930

EBook No.: 14422

Published: Dec 22, 2004

Downloads: 318

Language: English

Subject: United States -- Politics and government

Subject: United States -- Social conditions -- 1865-1918

Subject: Political science -- United States -- History

Subject: Progressivism (United States politics)

LoCC: Political science: Political science

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-09T23:13:31Z The Promise of American Life

This edition has images.

Title: The Promise of American Life

Note: Reading ease score: 34.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Sandra Bannatyne and the Online Distributed Proofreading
Team, Produced from images provided by the Million Book Project

Summary: "The Promise of American Life" by Herbert Croly is a political and social analysis published in the early 20th century. The book examines the underlying ideals that define American identity, advocating for a democratic future based on individualism and collective responsibility. Croly emphasizes the challenge of achieving this promise amidst changing social and economic realities. At the start of the work, Croly explores the deeply ingrained patriotism of Americans and their unwavering belief in the potential of their country as the "Land of Promise." He critiques the superficial optimism that views this promise as a predetermined success, arguing instead that it requires active effort and moral responsibility to be fulfilled. He questions what this promise entails for Americans, examining both the expectations and the obligations tied to it. The opening sets the stage for a broader discussion about the evolving American character and the political ideals of democracy, individualism, and community engagement, asserting that the realization of the American Promise is not automatic but must be cultivated through conscientious effort and reform. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Croly, Herbert David, 1869-1930

EBook No.: 14422

Published: Dec 22, 2004

Downloads: 318

Language: English

Subject: United States -- Politics and government

Subject: United States -- Social conditions -- 1865-1918

Subject: Political science -- United States -- History

Subject: Progressivism (United States politics)

LoCC: Political science: Political science

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:14422:3 2004-12-22T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Croly, Herbert David en 1