An American Idol: Emerson and the 'Jewish Idea'

by Robert J. Loewenberg

Overview

Critiques modern liberal culture by means of a textual re-evaluation of Ralph Waldo Emerson, widely considered a prime formulator and archetype of liberal culture.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780819139566
Publisher:	University Press of America
Publication date:	05/14/1984
Pages:	148
Product dimensions:	5.56(w) x 8.48(h) x 0.45(d)

About the Author

Robert J. Loewenberg is Professor of History at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona.

Editorial Reviews

...an excellent analysis of liberalism and the subtle methods by which modernity replaces tradition, religion, and order with relativism, disorder, and nihilism. Loewenberg really hits the nail) in this case, Emerson) on the head. This book will be widely attacked and will be controversial, which means Loewenberg has succeeded.

Midstream: A Quarterly Jewish Review - Larry Schweikart

...the questions Loewenberg raises are critical. The return is well worth the reader's investment of energy...

Midstream: A Quarterly Jewish Review

...an excellent analysis of liberalism and the subtle methods by which modernity replaces tradition, religion, and order with relativism, disorder, and nihilism. Loewenberg really hits the nail) in this case, Emerson) on the head. This book will be widely attacked and will be controversial, which means Loewenberg has succeeded.--Larry Schweikart, University of Wisconsin Center-Richland "Midstream: A Quarterly Jewish Review "

...the questions Loewenberg raises are critical. The return is well worth the reader's investment of energy...--Midstream: A Quarterly Jewish Review

From the Publisher

...the questions Loewenberg raises are critical. The return is well worth the reader's investment of energy...

Midstream: A Quarterly Jewish Review