The Validity Of American Ideals (1922)

""The Validity of American Ideals"" is a book written by Shailer Mathews in 1922. The book explores the fundamental principles that underpin American society and democracy. Mathews argues that American ideals, such as freedom, equality, and justice, are not only essential to the American way of life but are also universal values that should be upheld by all nations. The book is divided into four sections, each exploring a different aspect of American ideals. The first section examines the historical and philosophical roots of American democracy, tracing its origins back to the Enlightenment and the founding fathers. The second section explores the role of religion in American society and how it has influenced American ideals. The third section discusses the challenges that America faces in upholding its ideals, including issues of race, class, and gender. Mathews argues that while America has made progress in these areas, there is still much work to be done. The final section of the book explores the future of American ideals and how they can continue to shape American society in the years to come. Overall, ""The Validity of American Ideals"" is a thought-provoking book that challenges readers to think deeply about the values that underpin American society. Mathews argues that these ideals are not just important for America but are essential for the survival of democracy and freedom around the world.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.