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American Ideal - Theodore Roosevelt's Search for American Individualism (Paperback)
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American Ideal - Theodore Roosevelt's Search for American Individualism (Paperback)
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This book examines the political thought of Theodore Roosevelt,
specifically his ceaseless desire and effort to reconcile America's
individualistic tradition with the more collectivistic ideals of
his Progressive brethren. Many scholars and lay-people alike cast
Roosevelt as either 'conservative' or 'liberal, ' but his political
thought defies so simple an interpretation; it was more nuanced and
had a larger purpose than mere ideology. A thorough study of
Roosevelt's writings reveals his conviction that the concepts of
personal autonomy and civic concern were not mutually exclusive. In
fact, Roosevelt argued that it was because the principles of
self-reliance and personal freedom were important that it was
sometimes necessary for the entire community to use its collective
power_and, in some cases, the institutions of the government_to
enable individuals to do what they could not do alone. Moreover,
while Roosevelt advocated and was responsible for a great expansion
in the regulatory powers of the national government, he understood,
in contrast to many other Progressive reformers, that inspirational
rhetoric and positive example could be as good as institutional
reform and the force of law in compelling individuals to support
one another in a spirit of civic attachment. In his public
writings, Roosevelt sought to shape the American mind in ways that
he thought proper. Even his writings on nature, hunting, ranching,
and military life were part of his political thought in that they
were intended to teach Americans about the importance of balancing
those individualistic values that are healthy and vital to a
society (discipline, personal responsibility, and a strong work
ethic) with such positive collectivistic values as an appreciation
for mutual support and a concern for the good of the community.
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