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Darkness in the City of Angels: Evil as a Theme and Vice as a Fact | John Haldane

The Thomistic Institute

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Exploring American Idealism and the Changing Nature of the United States

Exploring the historical idealism of America compared to Europe, the chapter delves into concerns regarding the nation's current rejection of these ideals and its embrace of escapism through superhero culture. Reference is made to de Tocqueville's insights from Democracy in America on America's unique foundation and changing nature.

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