This presentation was helpful in providing some background information on American Individualism. It starts off by having some questions, which engages the reader and gets them thinking about what individualism is. It goes on to explain how the modern West essentially invented individualism. Additionally, it explains how individualism in the United States has had a unique history. A major part of Puritanical Individualism is religion, as seen in a community where each person had responsibilities and relationships. While there are multiple aspects that make up the American Individual, some examples include freedom, optimism, and honor. In the presentation, it also explores the difference between Utilitarian and Expressive Individualism.
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