American Exceptionalism

America is a unique place. American exceptionalism is not just a cliche. It contains a body of written texts, historical practices, and a national creed that validate this. Since its founding, a set of factors has been a constant throughout its history. A dependency on a transcendental order, a good understanding of human nature, a highly placed belief that freedom is a natural right, and seeing industriousness as a good social virtue are some of the characteristics that help us understand American exceptionalism. This book explores this phenomenon by way of eyeing important documents, traditions, and holidays, and focusing on key people.

America is truly a unique place. Among its most salient characteristics is the fact that it is the most fruitful experiment in self-government and wealth generation. This has not been by chance. Causal phenomena explain it. Since its founding, a set of factors has been a constant throughout its history. A dependency on a transcendental order, a good understanding of human nature, a highly placed belief that freedom is a natural right, and seeing industriousness as a good social virtue are some of the characteristics that help us understand American exceptionalism.

Looking at some holidays celebrated in the United States and tracing their root causes and inspirations, lets us better comprehend the American Creed. In other words, the epistemological and anthropological source that underlies America's ideological model is revealed by what it honors and celebrates. The poignant priorities that some of its best leaders established, also sheds light on this important essence. Consequently, key historical figures in this collection of writings are exposed.

The economic system which has made the United States a showcase is also displayed. While an economy cannot be separated from its moral and political model, it warrants an exhibition. Capitalism, in its free, popular, and fair competitive format, has been maligned and misused. The brief excursion into specific scenarios seeks to open a window into the intricacies of the American free enterprise system.

The rationale for the Second Amendment, traditional values, and a scorn for authoritarian tendencies has been a historical American permanency. Through the path of related themes that this compilation of essays and articles renders, its mission of offering a mechanism to better relate to America's uniqueness is what this book is about.