The American Dream vs. the Gospel of Wealth Is America meant to be a land of opportunity or inequality? Civic virtue or consumerism? Gus Speth explores three deep contradictions in the American identity, asking: What’s next for the American dream? Click here for the complete article. Throughout the past few weeks, we have been looking at the various philosophies of the role of government in our lives. For this forum, I would like you to post your responses to the article “The American Dream vs. the Gospel of Wealth” by James Gustave Speth. Please make sure that you responses answer the following questions:
When the founding fathers created our government out of the chaos formed from the Revolutionary War and the fledgling Articles of Confederation, what was their originally intent and purpose? According to the article “The American Dream vs. the Gospel of Wealth”, how has that vision changed over time? Do you agree with the author, why or why not? Finally, what do you think the role of government should be in upholding a person’s right for the “pursuit of happiness” and the “American Dream”? |
About Mr. BradleyI am happily married to the most amazing person in the world, Rachel (she also happens to be the smartest, funniest, and hardest working person I have ever met). I am also blessed with two amazing kids: Aidan and Olivia. When I am not with them, I am teaching high school English and social studies in my hometown of Springport, MI, which just so happens to be the greatest job on earth. Archives
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