美国快速发展原因.ppt

 American dream The?American Dream?is a national?ethos?of the?United states, a set of ideals in which freedom includes the opportunity for prosperity and success, and an upward?social mobility for the family and children, achieved through hard work in a society with few barriers. In the definition of the American Dream by?James Truslow Adams in 1931, life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement regardless of social class or circumstances of birth. The American Dream is rooted in the?Declaration of Independence, which proclaims that all men are created equal with the right to Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.“ ----from wikipedia For over 200 years, people believe that they can get a better life through their own effort rather than depending on particular social class and other people’s help. This kind of belief has always encourage people to pursue their dreams in this land, therefore, America has become the cradle of global successful people. * * Unit 5. The one against the many One→ideology The world as a whole can be understood from a single viewpoint. Many→pragmatism American tradition has found this view of human history repugnant and false. This tradition sees the world as many, not as one. The?reasons of America’s success is?used?as?an?example?to?illustrate?the?“many” The United States of America was born in 1783. Within a span of less than 250 years, the U.S. has grown from a new-born country of 13 former colonies to the only superpower in the world with its interests projected to nearly every corner of the world. Why has the U.S. developed so fast? As it shown in the text: Natable adavantages, scarce population and avalible resources. Several fundamental philosophy elements: 1.education 2.The commitment to self-government and representative institution 3. rejection of dogmatic preconception.