Materialism In American Thought

By Isaac Woodbridge Riley and Woodbridge Riley

Book Overview

Materialism in American Thought is a book written by Woodbridge Riley, first published in 1916. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the history of materialism in America, tracing its roots from the early colonial period to the early 20th century. The author examines the philosophical, social, and political implications of materialism in American thought, and argues that it has had a profound impact on American culture and society.Riley explores the various forms of materialism that have emerged in American thought, including scientific materialism, economic materialism, and philosophical materialism. He examines the works of prominent American thinkers such as Benjamin Franklin, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and William James, and shows how their ideas were shaped by materialist thinking.The book also examines the impact of materialism on American society, including its influence on politics, religion, and education. The author argues that materialism has led to a focus on material wealth and consumerism, which has had a negative impact on American culture.Overall, Materialism in American Thought is a thought-provoking and insightful analysis of the history and impact of materialism in American culture and society. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, philosophy, or social and political thought.THIS 28 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425347185
• ISBN13: 9781425347185
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"