Author(s): Li Guanghua

Abstract: The Paper, starting from a study of Puritanism, tentatively explores the functions of Puritanism in conceiving American culture as a whole, and traditional American values in particular, and concludes that the traditional American values characterized by individual freedom and self-reliance, material wealth and hard work, respect for education and pioneering spirit are mostly credited to Puritanism.

Keywords: Puritanism, traditional American values, American culture.

Article Info: Received: 02 Jul 2021; Received in revised form: 03 Aug 2021; Accepted: 10 Aug 2021; Available online: 17 Aug 2021

DOI: 10.22161/ijels.64.34