Episode 41 - American Utopias

Episode 41 May 02, 2021 01:00:33
Episode 41 - American Utopias
An Incomplete History
Episode 41 - American Utopias

May 02 2021 | 01:00:33

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Show Notes

So, this week we start a little series about cults in American history, but this first episode took a slight detour into a more general discussion of utopian communities in America, particularly in the nineteenth century. We discuss Oneida, Harmony, and New Harmony, among others. We also trace the way religion and the Second Great Awakening shaped utopian ideas including the concept of moral perfectionism.

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