Reflections on American Progressivism

Reflections on American Progressivism

Author: Sidney A. Pearson

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-09-08

Total Pages: 331

ISBN-13: 1351494252

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

In American politics, at least since the Civil War, the great philosophical divide is between "progressives" and "founders" of the American regime. The quarrel has come to be defined in the media as a contest between liberals and conservatives. This book explores the ideological underpinnings of American progressivism. In doing so, it examines the foundations of modern liberalism and conservatism. The fundamental problem of any science of politics is to explain, however imperfectly, the sources of justice and injustice in politics: What are the "self-evident truths" that inform and drive the public debates? Over time the foundational arguments for justice and injustice, what people regard as self-evident truths, do change. This process of change is at the heart of progressivism. The original arguments of the progressive movement are obscured or largely forgotten in contemporary political debates. But in a myriad of ways, the original progressive arguments continue to reverberate. They need to be more fully explored and understood in order to seriously engage the differences between liberals and conservatives. Such differences are not likely to be overcome simply by a study of the roots of progressivism, but it is a first step in a more rational debate, which this book will inspire.


Book Synopsis Reflections on American Progressivism by : Sidney A. Pearson

Download or read book Reflections on American Progressivism written by Sidney A. Pearson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-09-08 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In American politics, at least since the Civil War, the great philosophical divide is between "progressives" and "founders" of the American regime. The quarrel has come to be defined in the media as a contest between liberals and conservatives. This book explores the ideological underpinnings of American progressivism. In doing so, it examines the foundations of modern liberalism and conservatism. The fundamental problem of any science of politics is to explain, however imperfectly, the sources of justice and injustice in politics: What are the "self-evident truths" that inform and drive the public debates? Over time the foundational arguments for justice and injustice, what people regard as self-evident truths, do change. This process of change is at the heart of progressivism. The original arguments of the progressive movement are obscured or largely forgotten in contemporary political debates. But in a myriad of ways, the original progressive arguments continue to reverberate. They need to be more fully explored and understood in order to seriously engage the differences between liberals and conservatives. Such differences are not likely to be overcome simply by a study of the roots of progressivism, but it is a first step in a more rational debate, which this book will inspire.

Reflections on American Progressivism

Reflections on American Progressivism

Author: MELVYN L. FEIN

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-09-28

Total Pages: 238

ISBN-13: 9781138514010

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

In American politics, at least since the Civil War, the great philosophical divide is between "progressives" and "founders" of the American regime. The quarrel has come to be defined in the media as a contest between liberals and conservatives. This book explores the ideological underpinnings of American progressivism. In doing so, it examines the foundations of modern liberalism and conservatism. The fundamental problem of any science of politics is to explain, however imperfectly, the sources of justice and injustice in politics: What are the "self-evident truths" that inform and drive the public debates? Over time the foundational arguments for justice and injustice, what people regard as self-evident truths, do change. This process of change is at the heart of progressivism. The original arguments of the progressive movement are obscured or largely forgotten in contemporary political debates. But in a myriad of ways, the original progressive arguments continue to reverberate. They need to be more fully explored and understood in order to seriously engage the differences between liberals and conservatives. Such differences are not likely to be overcome simply by a study of the roots of progressivism, but it is a first step in a more rational debate, which this book will inspire.


Book Synopsis Reflections on American Progressivism by : MELVYN L. FEIN

Download or read book Reflections on American Progressivism written by MELVYN L. FEIN and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-09-28 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In American politics, at least since the Civil War, the great philosophical divide is between "progressives" and "founders" of the American regime. The quarrel has come to be defined in the media as a contest between liberals and conservatives. This book explores the ideological underpinnings of American progressivism. In doing so, it examines the foundations of modern liberalism and conservatism. The fundamental problem of any science of politics is to explain, however imperfectly, the sources of justice and injustice in politics: What are the "self-evident truths" that inform and drive the public debates? Over time the foundational arguments for justice and injustice, what people regard as self-evident truths, do change. This process of change is at the heart of progressivism. The original arguments of the progressive movement are obscured or largely forgotten in contemporary political debates. But in a myriad of ways, the original progressive arguments continue to reverberate. They need to be more fully explored and understood in order to seriously engage the differences between liberals and conservatives. Such differences are not likely to be overcome simply by a study of the roots of progressivism, but it is a first step in a more rational debate, which this book will inspire.

American Progressivism

American Progressivism

Author: Ronald J. Pestritto

Publisher: Lexington Books

Published: 2008-05-02

Total Pages: 342

ISBN-13: 0739141171

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

American Progressivism is a one-volume edition of some of the most important essays, speeches, and book excerpts from the leading figures of national Progressivism. It is designed for classroom use, includes an accessible interpretive essay, and introduces each selection with a brief historical and conceptual background. The introductory essay is written with the student in mind, and addresses the important characteristics of Progressive thought and the role of Progressives in the development of the American political tradition. Students of American political thought, American politics, American history, the presidency, Congress, and political parties will find this reader to be an invaluable source for insight into Progressivism.


Book Synopsis American Progressivism by : Ronald J. Pestritto

Download or read book American Progressivism written by Ronald J. Pestritto and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2008-05-02 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American Progressivism is a one-volume edition of some of the most important essays, speeches, and book excerpts from the leading figures of national Progressivism. It is designed for classroom use, includes an accessible interpretive essay, and introduces each selection with a brief historical and conceptual background. The introductory essay is written with the student in mind, and addresses the important characteristics of Progressive thought and the role of Progressives in the development of the American political tradition. Students of American political thought, American politics, American history, the presidency, Congress, and political parties will find this reader to be an invaluable source for insight into Progressivism.

Varieties of Progressivism in America

Varieties of Progressivism in America

Author: Peter Berkowitz

Publisher: Hoover Inst Press Publication

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

"Debate among progressives about the most suitable means for the promotion of progressive ends persists. The book shows that the choice depends upon shifting coalitions; political leadership; developments in culture, economics, demography, and technology; actions and events beyond our borders; and not least engagement with that larger liberalism that undergirds the American constitutional order and so connects the varieties of progressivism to the varieties of conservatism in America."--BOOK JACKET.


Book Synopsis Varieties of Progressivism in America by : Peter Berkowitz

Download or read book Varieties of Progressivism in America written by Peter Berkowitz and published by Hoover Inst Press Publication. This book was released on 2004 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Debate among progressives about the most suitable means for the promotion of progressive ends persists. The book shows that the choice depends upon shifting coalitions; political leadership; developments in culture, economics, demography, and technology; actions and events beyond our borders; and not least engagement with that larger liberalism that undergirds the American constitutional order and so connects the varieties of progressivism to the varieties of conservatism in America."--BOOK JACKET.

The New American Progressive

The New American Progressive

Author: Patrick Goggins

Publisher:

Published: 2018-05-26

Total Pages: 326

ISBN-13: 9781983001994

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

They say if you're not a liberal when you're young, you have no heart, and if you're not a conservative when you're old, you have no head. I got it completely backwards. Back in the 1980s, I was a yuppie Reagan conservative. I proudly voted for Reagan and I scorned the liberals who would cut off America's fighting arm. To me, the poor were lazy moochers.I am ashamed of that person. While I own him - after all, he is me, I have come full circle. A big part of my transformation was education. Getting a law degree helped me figure out how the system works, and how at every level, the system is rigged in favor of the rich. It completely opened my eyes. Another part of that was probably empathy. Over the years, I've been beat down a few times. I've been poor. I now have the empathy my teen self lacked.In short, my transformation from conservative to progressive comes from getting smarter and, as a result, growing a heart. I learned that what Jesus taught is true. I learned that humanity has a duty to care for one another. I learned that we all are truly equal because each person is imbued with God's grace.I learned.The first progressive movement started in the early 20th century by the likes of Teddy Roosevelt, who sought to use the nation's new industrial abundance to benefit all Americans, not just the richest. With our technology riches, we now have the same opportunity, but that opportunity is going to waste.This is a collection of essays on contemporary issues, written from my newfound progressive orientation, on how America can become great again - for all Americans. In short, progressivism is concerned with progress. Moving forward, improving society. The conservative orientation, that things were better years ago, ignores both the sins of the past and the promise of the future. Conservatives would return to an idealized yesteryear that never existed in the first place. More importantly, moving backwards is exactly the wrong direction for any society. We can and always should try to move forward. It's what we're here to do. Read on, and let's do this.


Book Synopsis The New American Progressive by : Patrick Goggins

Download or read book The New American Progressive written by Patrick Goggins and published by . This book was released on 2018-05-26 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They say if you're not a liberal when you're young, you have no heart, and if you're not a conservative when you're old, you have no head. I got it completely backwards. Back in the 1980s, I was a yuppie Reagan conservative. I proudly voted for Reagan and I scorned the liberals who would cut off America's fighting arm. To me, the poor were lazy moochers.I am ashamed of that person. While I own him - after all, he is me, I have come full circle. A big part of my transformation was education. Getting a law degree helped me figure out how the system works, and how at every level, the system is rigged in favor of the rich. It completely opened my eyes. Another part of that was probably empathy. Over the years, I've been beat down a few times. I've been poor. I now have the empathy my teen self lacked.In short, my transformation from conservative to progressive comes from getting smarter and, as a result, growing a heart. I learned that what Jesus taught is true. I learned that humanity has a duty to care for one another. I learned that we all are truly equal because each person is imbued with God's grace.I learned.The first progressive movement started in the early 20th century by the likes of Teddy Roosevelt, who sought to use the nation's new industrial abundance to benefit all Americans, not just the richest. With our technology riches, we now have the same opportunity, but that opportunity is going to waste.This is a collection of essays on contemporary issues, written from my newfound progressive orientation, on how America can become great again - for all Americans. In short, progressivism is concerned with progress. Moving forward, improving society. The conservative orientation, that things were better years ago, ignores both the sins of the past and the promise of the future. Conservatives would return to an idealized yesteryear that never existed in the first place. More importantly, moving backwards is exactly the wrong direction for any society. We can and always should try to move forward. It's what we're here to do. Read on, and let's do this.

Rediscovering Americanism

Rediscovering Americanism

Author: Mark R. Levin

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2017-06-27

Total Pages: 183

ISBN-13: 1476773475

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

From #1 New York Times bestselling author and radio host Mark R. Levin comes a searing plea for a return to America’s most sacred values. In Rediscovering Americanism, Mark R. Levin revisits the founders’ warnings about the perils of overreach by the federal government and concludes that the men who created our country would be outraged and disappointed to see where we've ended up. Levin returns to the impassioned question he's explored in each of his bestselling books: How do we save our exceptional country? Because our values are in such a precarious state, he argues that a restoration to the essential truths on which our country was founded has never been more urgent. Understanding these principles, in Levin’s words, can “serve as the antidote to tyrannical regimes and governments.” Rediscovering Americanism is not an exercise in nostalgia, but an appeal to his fellow citizens to reverse course. This essential book brings Levin’s celebrated, sophisticated analysis to the troubling question of America's future, and reminds us what we must restore for the sake of our children and our children's children.


Book Synopsis Rediscovering Americanism by : Mark R. Levin

Download or read book Rediscovering Americanism written by Mark R. Levin and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-06-27 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From #1 New York Times bestselling author and radio host Mark R. Levin comes a searing plea for a return to America’s most sacred values. In Rediscovering Americanism, Mark R. Levin revisits the founders’ warnings about the perils of overreach by the federal government and concludes that the men who created our country would be outraged and disappointed to see where we've ended up. Levin returns to the impassioned question he's explored in each of his bestselling books: How do we save our exceptional country? Because our values are in such a precarious state, he argues that a restoration to the essential truths on which our country was founded has never been more urgent. Understanding these principles, in Levin’s words, can “serve as the antidote to tyrannical regimes and governments.” Rediscovering Americanism is not an exercise in nostalgia, but an appeal to his fellow citizens to reverse course. This essential book brings Levin’s celebrated, sophisticated analysis to the troubling question of America's future, and reminds us what we must restore for the sake of our children and our children's children.

The Lost Promise of Progressivism

The Lost Promise of Progressivism

Author: Eldon J. Eisenach

Publisher:

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Congenital malformations are worldwide occurrences striking in every condition of society. These severe physical abnormalities which are present at birth and affecting every part of the body happen more often than usually realized, once in every 33 births. The most common, after heart defects, are those of the neural tube (the brain and spinal cord) which happen in as many as one in every 350 births. They have been noted as curiousities in man and beast throughout recorded history and received great attention in our time by various fields of study, for example, their faulty prenatal development by embryologists, familial patterns by geneticists, causation by environmentalists and variability by population scientists. Attention turned much in recent years to the relation of these malformations to deficiency of a particular dietary ingredient, folic acid, a subject this book analyzes in depth. The greatest conundrum of all, which this latest matter like so much else hinges on, is the amazing fact of the tremendous, almost universal decrease in the frequency of these anomalies since early in the 20th century. The puzzle is What can this downward trend possibly mean? and at bottom Whether it is part of a long-term cyclical pattern . This fascinating biological phenomenon is explored in the book together with various other topics.


Book Synopsis The Lost Promise of Progressivism by : Eldon J. Eisenach

Download or read book The Lost Promise of Progressivism written by Eldon J. Eisenach and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Congenital malformations are worldwide occurrences striking in every condition of society. These severe physical abnormalities which are present at birth and affecting every part of the body happen more often than usually realized, once in every 33 births. The most common, after heart defects, are those of the neural tube (the brain and spinal cord) which happen in as many as one in every 350 births. They have been noted as curiousities in man and beast throughout recorded history and received great attention in our time by various fields of study, for example, their faulty prenatal development by embryologists, familial patterns by geneticists, causation by environmentalists and variability by population scientists. Attention turned much in recent years to the relation of these malformations to deficiency of a particular dietary ingredient, folic acid, a subject this book analyzes in depth. The greatest conundrum of all, which this latest matter like so much else hinges on, is the amazing fact of the tremendous, almost universal decrease in the frequency of these anomalies since early in the 20th century. The puzzle is What can this downward trend possibly mean? and at bottom Whether it is part of a long-term cyclical pattern . This fascinating biological phenomenon is explored in the book together with various other topics.

America Reformed

America Reformed

Author: Maureen A. Flanagan

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780195172201

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The Progressive Era, from the 1890s to the 1920s, was one of the most important periods in American social, political, and economic history. During this time, the United States saw a great change in the role of government, particularly in terms of its involvement in the regulation of business and industry. This era has often been characterized as the first period in which government power was increased for largely egalitarian reasons; however, many have argued the opposite case--that the legislation was designed by industry to serve its own purposes. In America Reformed: Progressives and Progressivisms, 1890s-1920s, author Maureen A. Flanagan introduces progressivism less as a straightforward history of actual reforms than as a revision of the ways in which Americans organized themselves to confront the problems of their society. She examines how this reorganization in turn drew Americans into a new type of relationship with the federal government. Drawing on the most up-to-date scholarship, Flanagan explores what democracy meant to various citizens and emphasizes the "social justice" movement as an integral aspect of progressive reforms. Organized around four thematic lines of progressivism--political, social justice, economic, and foreign policy--the book analyzes the various ideas, actors, and movements that constituted the timeperiod. By incorporating coverage of how women, African Americans, and ethnic and working-class organizations participated in progressive reform movements, Flanagan reveals how the reform struggles of the period all revolved around defining the nature and purpose of U.S. democracy. Ideal for undergraduate courses in the U.S. Progressive Era and the Gilded Age/Progressive Era, America Reformed features documents, maps, and illustrations throughout, as well as anecdotes of historical events to introduce each chapter. The text also includes references to scholarly websites of original source material.


Book Synopsis America Reformed by : Maureen A. Flanagan

Download or read book America Reformed written by Maureen A. Flanagan and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Progressive Era, from the 1890s to the 1920s, was one of the most important periods in American social, political, and economic history. During this time, the United States saw a great change in the role of government, particularly in terms of its involvement in the regulation of business and industry. This era has often been characterized as the first period in which government power was increased for largely egalitarian reasons; however, many have argued the opposite case--that the legislation was designed by industry to serve its own purposes. In America Reformed: Progressives and Progressivisms, 1890s-1920s, author Maureen A. Flanagan introduces progressivism less as a straightforward history of actual reforms than as a revision of the ways in which Americans organized themselves to confront the problems of their society. She examines how this reorganization in turn drew Americans into a new type of relationship with the federal government. Drawing on the most up-to-date scholarship, Flanagan explores what democracy meant to various citizens and emphasizes the "social justice" movement as an integral aspect of progressive reforms. Organized around four thematic lines of progressivism--political, social justice, economic, and foreign policy--the book analyzes the various ideas, actors, and movements that constituted the timeperiod. By incorporating coverage of how women, African Americans, and ethnic and working-class organizations participated in progressive reform movements, Flanagan reveals how the reform struggles of the period all revolved around defining the nature and purpose of U.S. democracy. Ideal for undergraduate courses in the U.S. Progressive Era and the Gilded Age/Progressive Era, America Reformed features documents, maps, and illustrations throughout, as well as anecdotes of historical events to introduce each chapter. The text also includes references to scholarly websites of original source material.

The Progressive Revolution in Politics and Political Science

The Progressive Revolution in Politics and Political Science

Author: John Marini

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Published: 2005-06-30

Total Pages: 397

ISBN-13: 1461666546

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

We cannot understand our current political situation and the scholarship used to comprehend our politics without taking full account of the Progressive revolution of a century ago. This fundamental shift in studying the political world relegated the theory and practice of the Founders to an antiquated historical phase. By contrast, our contributors see beyond the horizon of Progressivism to take account of the Founders' moral and political premises. By doing so they make clear the broader context of current political science disputes, a fitting subject as American professional political science enters its second century. The contributors to the volume specify the changes in the new world that Progressivism brought into being. Part I emphasizes the contrast between various Progressives and their doctrines, and the American Founding on political institutions including the presidency, political parties, and the courts; statesmen include Frederick Douglass, Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, and John Marshall. Part II emphasizes the radical nature of Progressivism in a variety of areas critical to the American constitutional government and self-understanding of the American mind. Subjects covered include social science, property rights, Darwinism, free speech, and political science as a liberal art. The essays provide intellectual guidance to political scientists and indicate to political practitioners the peculiar perspectives embedded in current political science. Published in cooperation with The Claremont Institute.


Book Synopsis The Progressive Revolution in Politics and Political Science by : John Marini

Download or read book The Progressive Revolution in Politics and Political Science written by John Marini and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 2005-06-30 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We cannot understand our current political situation and the scholarship used to comprehend our politics without taking full account of the Progressive revolution of a century ago. This fundamental shift in studying the political world relegated the theory and practice of the Founders to an antiquated historical phase. By contrast, our contributors see beyond the horizon of Progressivism to take account of the Founders' moral and political premises. By doing so they make clear the broader context of current political science disputes, a fitting subject as American professional political science enters its second century. The contributors to the volume specify the changes in the new world that Progressivism brought into being. Part I emphasizes the contrast between various Progressives and their doctrines, and the American Founding on political institutions including the presidency, political parties, and the courts; statesmen include Frederick Douglass, Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, and John Marshall. Part II emphasizes the radical nature of Progressivism in a variety of areas critical to the American constitutional government and self-understanding of the American mind. Subjects covered include social science, property rights, Darwinism, free speech, and political science as a liberal art. The essays provide intellectual guidance to political scientists and indicate to political practitioners the peculiar perspectives embedded in current political science. Published in cooperation with The Claremont Institute.

The Transformation of American Politics

The Transformation of American Politics

Author: Paul Pierson

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2011-06-27

Total Pages: 341

ISBN-13: 1400837502

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The contemporary American political landscape has been marked by two paradoxical transformations: the emergence after 1960 of an increasingly activist state, and the rise of an assertive and politically powerful conservatism that strongly opposes activist government. Leading young scholars take up these issues in The Transformation of American Politics. Arguing that even conservative administrations have become more deeply involved in managing our economy and social choices, they examine why our political system nevertheless has grown divided as never before over the extent to which government should involve itself in our lives. The contributors show how these two closely linked trends have influenced the reform and running of political institutions, patterns of civic engagement, and capacities for partisan mobilization--and fueled ever-heightening conflicts over the contours and reach of public policy. These transformations not only redefined who participates in American politics and how they do so, but altered the substance of political conflicts and the capacities of rival interests to succeed. Representing both an important analysis of American politics and an innovative contribution to the study of long-term political change, this pioneering volume reveals how partisan discourse and the relationship between citizens and their government have been redrawn and complicated by increased government programs. The contributors are Andrea Louise Campbell, Jacob S. Hacker, Nolan McCarty, Suzanne Mettler, Paul Pierson, Theda Skocpol, Mark A. Smith, Steven M. Teles, and Julian E. Zelizer.


Book Synopsis The Transformation of American Politics by : Paul Pierson

Download or read book The Transformation of American Politics written by Paul Pierson and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2011-06-27 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The contemporary American political landscape has been marked by two paradoxical transformations: the emergence after 1960 of an increasingly activist state, and the rise of an assertive and politically powerful conservatism that strongly opposes activist government. Leading young scholars take up these issues in The Transformation of American Politics. Arguing that even conservative administrations have become more deeply involved in managing our economy and social choices, they examine why our political system nevertheless has grown divided as never before over the extent to which government should involve itself in our lives. The contributors show how these two closely linked trends have influenced the reform and running of political institutions, patterns of civic engagement, and capacities for partisan mobilization--and fueled ever-heightening conflicts over the contours and reach of public policy. These transformations not only redefined who participates in American politics and how they do so, but altered the substance of political conflicts and the capacities of rival interests to succeed. Representing both an important analysis of American politics and an innovative contribution to the study of long-term political change, this pioneering volume reveals how partisan discourse and the relationship between citizens and their government have been redrawn and complicated by increased government programs. The contributors are Andrea Louise Campbell, Jacob S. Hacker, Nolan McCarty, Suzanne Mettler, Paul Pierson, Theda Skocpol, Mark A. Smith, Steven M. Teles, and Julian E. Zelizer.