American Philosophy

Early American Philosophical Strains

Who was Sagoewatha?

Sagoewatha, or Chief Red Jacket (1757–1839), gave many speeches on the problems posed by diverse populations with different appearances and religions sharing the same country. In this sense, he anticipated twentieth century American concerns about racial difference and immigration.



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