Early Idealism In American Thought

""Early Idealism in American Thought"" is a comprehensive study of the philosophical movement known as American Idealism, which emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book is authored by John W. Riley and Arthur O. Lovejoy Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at Columbia University, James Woodbridge. The book traces the origins of American Idealism to the works of Immanuel Kant and G.W.F. Hegel, and explores how this movement influenced American thinkers such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and William James. The authors also examine the impact of Idealism on American culture and politics, particularly in the areas of education and social reform. The book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of American philosophy and the intellectual roots of modern American society.THIS 40 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: American Thought: From Puritanism to Pragmatism, by Woodbridge Riley. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766105679.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.