The Making of an American Thinking Class: A Journey of Ideas and Influence

In his sweeping and ambitious new book, Christopher Lasch traces the development of American intellectual life from the colonial era to the present, showing how ideas and institutions have shaped the way we think about ourselves and the world around us.

The Making of an American Thinking Class: Intellectuals and Intelligentsia in Puritan Massachusetts

by Darren Staloff

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Language	:	English
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Lasch begins by examining the Puritan roots of American intellectualism, arguing that the Puritans' emphasis on literacy and education laid the foundation for a thinking class that would play a vital role in American history. He then follows the development of American intellectual life through the Enlightenment, the Revolutionary War, and the early republic, showing how ideas from Europe and the New World combined to create a uniquely American intellectual tradition.

In the 19th century, the American thinking class expanded rapidly, thanks to the growth of colleges and universities and the rise of a mass reading public. Lasch argues that this expansion had a profound impact on American society, leading to the development of new ideas and institutions that would shape the course of American history.

In the 20th century, the American thinking class faced new challenges, including the rise of mass culture and the decline of traditional sources of authority. Lasch argues that these challenges have led to a crisis in American intellectual life, and he calls for a new intellectual class that can help us to understand and navigate the complexities of the modern world.

The Making of an American Thinking Class is a magisterial work of intellectual history that will be essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the development of American culture and society.

About the Author

Christopher Lasch was an American historian, social critic, and author. He is best known for his books on American culture and society, including The Culture of Narcissism (1979) and The Revolt of the Elites and the Betrayal of Democracy (1995). Lasch was a professor of history at the University of Rochester from 1963 to 2000.

Praise for The Making of an American Thinking Class

"A brilliant and sweeping intellectual history of America. Lasch shows how ideas and institutions have shaped our thinking about ourselves and the world around us."—Sean Wilentz, author of The Rise of American Democracy

"A magisterial work that will be essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the development of American culture and society."—Michael Kazin, author of The Populist Persuasion

"A provocative and insightful look at the American thinking class. Lasch challenges us to rethink our assumptions about the role of intellectuals in society."—Jennifer Ratner-Rosenhagen, author of The American Psyche

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The Making of an American Thinking Class: Intellectuals and Intelligentsia in Puritan Massachusetts

by Darren Staloff

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3872 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	300 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled

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