Date of Award
1979
Document Type
Senior Scholars Paper (Colby Access Only)
Department
Colby College. American Studies Program
Advisor(s)
Bassett, Charles Walker
Abstract
This paper represents an effort to bring some philosophical insights to bear on the current controversies in the field of American Studies. In particular, it attempts to analyze and evaluate the contributions of the so-called myth/symbols school to methodological concerns in the discipline. If this work is successful, it will not necessarily provide a neat and definite paradigm for American Studies students, but it will at least provide some guidelines and restraints for their study in the field.
Keywords
United States -- Study and teaching -- Methodology
Recommended Citation
Pfitzer, Gregory Mark, "Philosophical perspectives on American studies methodology" (1979). Senior Scholar Papers. Paper 479.https://digitalcommons.colby.edu/seniorscholars/479
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