Sumários

Pragmatism

14 Maio 2018, 18:00 • Edgardo António Medeiros da Silva

The origins of American Pragmatism. The "Pragmatic Method" according to William James.

Close reading of "What Pragmatism Means" (1907) by William James.

Progressivism (continued)

9 Maio 2018, 18:00 • Edgardo António Medeiros da Silva

The US women's suffrage movement: the Seneca Falls Convention and the Declaration of Sentiments (1848).

Viewing of the documentary "The Triangle Fire" from the PBS series The American Experience.

Class discussion.

Progressivism

7 Maio 2018, 18:00 • Edgardo António Medeiros da Silva

The Progressive Era: reform and renewal in American politics. The "social gospel" of progressives.
Close reading of Theodore Roosevelt's "Who is a Progressive?" (1912).

Liberalism and Republicanism (conclusion)

2 Maio 2018, 18:00 • Edgardo António Medeiros da Silva

Analysis and commentary of Whitman's "Democratic Vistas" (part three).
Student's presentation: "The Four Freedoms" (1941) by F.D. Roosevelt. Discussion.

No class

30 Abril 2018, 18:00 • Edgardo António Medeiros da Silva

No class held due to absence of students.