John Fiske

American Political Ideas Viewed from the Standpoint of Universal History (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring American Political Thought through Universal History

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "American Political Ideas Viewed from the Standpoint of Universal History," John Fiske embarks on a profound exploration of American democracy by examining its ideological roots and evolution within a broader historical context. Fiske'Äôs literary style is characterized by a rich, analytical prose that marries philosophical inquiry with historical narrative, offering readers a compelling argument about the unique trajectory of American political thought. Through a rigorous synthesis of history, sociology, and politics, Fiske delves into the influences of Enlightenment ideals and transcendent visions that have shaped the American political landscape, positioning the U.S. as a pivotal case in the evolution of global democratic ideals. John Fiske, a noted philosopher and historian of the late 19th century, was deeply embedded in the intellectual currents of his time. His extensive education at Harvard and engagement with contemporary thinkers influenced his belief in the progressive potential of American society. Fiske'Äôs keen interest in history, coupled with his emphasis on the interconnectedness of events, led him to create this work as a reflection on how the American experience contributes to universal themes of liberty, justice, and governance. This book is essential for anyone seeking to understand the foundational ideas underlying American political culture. Fiske'Äôs insights remain relevant today, making this work a valuable resource for scholars, educators, and curious readers alike, eager to comprehend the complex narrative of American democracy within the tapestry of global history.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 165
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664587435
• Artikelnr.: 58596455

Autorenporträt

John Fiske was an American philosopher and historian. He was highly influenced by Herbert Spencer and incorporated Spencer's evolutionary principles into his own studies on languages, philosophy, religion, and history. John Fiske was born Edmund Fiske Green on March 30, 1842, in Hartford, Connecticut. He was the sole child of Edmund Brewster Green of Smyrna, Delaware, and Mary Fiske Bound of Middletown, Connecticut. His father edited newspapers in Hartford, New York City, and Panama before dying in 1852. His widow married Edwin W. Stoughton of New York in 1855. Edmund Fiske Green took the name of his maternal great-grandfather, John Fiske, when his mother married for the second time. From 1869 to 1871, he was a philosophy professor at Harvard, then a history instructor in 1870, and finally an assistant librarian from 1872 to 1879. After quitting from the latter job in 1879, he was elected to the board of overseers and was re-elected when his six-year term expired in 1885. Beginning in 1881, he spoke on American history at Washington University in St. Louis on an annual basis, and he became a professor of American history there in 1884, but he continued to live in Cambridge, Massachusetts.