Author:
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