02757cam a22003853u 4500 56376 UtSlPG 20260610134311.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 04035738 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E151 Münsterberg, Hugo, 1863-1916 Die Amerikaner. English The Americans Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-01-15 Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Americans" by Hugo Münsterberg is a philosophical treatise focused on American culture and psychology, written in the early 20th century. The book aims to explore the motivations and ideals that underlie the American character, highlighting important concepts such as self-direction, individualism, and democratic principles. Through an analysis of political, economic, intellectual, and social life in the United States, Münsterberg seeks to offer insights into the essence of American identity. The opening of "The Americans" sets the stage for an in-depth examination of what it means to be American, beginning with the concept of self-direction, which is presented as a fundamental motivation in the political life of the country. Münsterberg argues that this yearning for self-governance is not merely a theoretical construct; it is deeply rooted in the American psyche and shapes the nation's institutions and practices. The author emphasizes that the American political system is unique due to its moral foundations, contrasting it with other republics. He notes how personal responsibility and active participation in civic life are crucial to maintaining this self-directed spirit, establishing a framework that will guide the analysis in the subsequent chapters of the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- Social life and customs -- 1865-1918 National characteristics, American United States -- Economic conditions -- 1865-1918 United States -- Politics and government -- 1901-1909 United States -- Intellectual life -- 1865-1918 Holt, Edwin B. (Edwin Bissell), 1873-1946 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56376 97207 97207