POL SCI 10 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Progressive Country, Harm Principle, Tyrant
28 Nov 2017
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Original meaning was selfish, synonymous (19th century) America seen as an individualistic country, where people show their selfish feelings. Much more positive, more like individual capacity, potential, uniqueness. Traditional mx and china different because person"s preferences sacrificed for greater community good. In the puritan community, expected to fit in and fit the community of saints. Us seen as communitarian because of these puritan roots and us got used to this euro. scholars have claimed. If you live in a small american village, and you want to get a loan, better be part of a good church/community to vow for you. 18th century if the congregationalist mentor started saying that you didn"t have good morals, you"d be judged badly by authorities. Today"s education teamwork and social networking also emphasize this communitary aura. Fit in, don"t make waves, and don"t be individual. American very socialist, everybody thinking in terms of team, corporation, etc.
