218. America The Great
We often hear American politicians recite lines like, ‘The United States is the greatest country in the world’. Especially when it comes to US presidential elections, the notion that the United States is somehow different than the rest of the world is...
Preconceived · Zale Mednick
November 7, 202347m 29s
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Show Notes
We often hear American politicians recite lines like, ‘The United States is the greatest country in the world’. Especially when it comes to US presidential elections, the notion that the United States is somehow different than the rest of the world is on full display. There’s an idea of American exceptionalism that persists, the thought that the United States is a fundamentally unique and special country, based on ethical pillars that are rare to find in other countries. So how did this idea originate, and is there indeed truth in it? Renowned historian Andrew O'Shaugnessy joins the podcast.
Learn more about Andrew O'Shaughnessy here:
https://www.andrewjoshaughnessy.com/home
Learn more about Andrew O'Shaughnessy here:
https://www.andrewjoshaughnessy.com/home
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