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Monster Essays - American Exceptionalism
American Exceptionalism
Perhaps one of the most ambiguous creeds to develop concerning the
United States is American exceptionalism, a largely controversial ideology
both despised and revered by conflicting historians. Enticed by the
presence of a mode of thought so unique to the United States, believers in
this singular philosophy, such as Seymour Martin Lipset, a professor of
public and political affairs, claims that America is "qualitatively
different" in origin, individualism, patriotism, and optimism. History
professor Ian Tyrrell disagrees and denounces Lipset's aim to "reaffirm"
American exceptionalism. He foresees a time when historians will....
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