Nov 12, 2023 · It was the self-reliant mindset that spawned the freest society in the history of mankind. Self-reliance is the foundation of freedom, and is necessary to restoring liberty in the United States...

Jul 2, 2022 · Facing harsh conditions and tremendous uncertainty, these “pioneers” were resolute and resilient, embracing an attitude of self-reliance that came to be known as “rugged individualism.”

Dec 8, 2023 · A major theme in the book is the relationship between individualism and race, particularly in terms of white supremacy. “The languages of personal freedom were continually used to reinforce racial hierarchy during the Jacksonian period, and that’s been another important legacy,” Zakaras says.

5 days ago · Self-reliance and individualism are two key concepts in American culture that have shaped the nation’s identity and values for centuries. These ideas emphasize the importance of independence, personal responsibility, and the pursuit of individual goals and aspirations.

Nov 27, 2024 · He explains why we must recommit to uphold the principles that have made our country great – liberty, freedom, self-reliance, merit, capitalism, and personal responsibility. Episode Highlights: The decline of standards and rise of fragility throughout America.

Nov 4, 2022 · In Jacksonian America, the free individual celebrated in the nation’s mythology was almost always a white man, and the broad freedom he asserted included the freedom to subordinate women, to expropriate Native American lands, and …

When we (re)read mainstream versions of “American” individualism and self-reliance through the work of contemporary U.S. women of colors, all parties are transformed: self-reliance becomes a highly democratic, relational endeavor that simultaneously extends canonical interpretations of personal freedom outward to include previously ignored ...

Jul 4, 2019 · But freedom itself wasn’t enough. The Founders believed that the virtues of individual responsibility and self-reliance were essential for societal well being. These are the cardinal virtues of the individualist.