The University of the West Indies, Mona

The twentieth century saw the spread of American influence in the world. This course is aimed at developing students’ understanding of the intellectual and cultural foundations of American society. It asks whether there is a distinct American philosophical tradition, and will be devoted to reflections on issues pertaining to the origins of American philosophy within the context of Puritanism; American intellectual attempts to deal with revolution, slavery and racism; and notions of globalization, democracy and regime change, and the War on Terror.