What is American Exceptionalism?

By Bo Colarusso

The narrative of ''American Exceptionalism" has been the core logic in global macro markets over the last several years, which bases on the outperformance of U.S. economy relative to the EU as well as the advantages in tech and policy flexibility.

''American Exceptionalism" has been a buzz word in daily political language. For many political leaders and some ordinary people, 'American exceptionalism' is simply synonymous with 'America being exceptionally superior and immensely great'.

The core principles of ''American Exceptionalism" include three beliefs with religious implications: the superiority of the United States, the historical mission of American leadership in the world, and the fortunate fact that America only thrives. The key point of ''American Exceptionalism" lies in the notion that the establishment and development of the United States are different, and therefore requires a unique understanding.

From a historical perspective, the ''American Exceptionalism" , as a "social fact", is not a simple superposition or combination of "mountain city", "God voters", "destiny" and "American creed", but reflects the self-confidence, pride and "mission" consciousness of Americans based on enjoying freedom and achieving autonomy.

The ''American Exceptionalism" is by no means a purely academic topic. It not only concerns the cultural characteristics, self definition, national construction, national image, and foreign policy orientation of the United States, but involves the cognition and attitude of other countries towards the United States, as well as touching on various political positions and moral emotions.

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