Iroquois Ethics and the Creation of the “Noble Savage”
This Platform, presented by James Young, explores how Iroquois ethics and culture became the basis for the 'Noble Savage' meme used by Enlightenment authors to rail against the religious, political, and cultural norms of the 18th century. James Young joined the Ethical Culture Society in 1988. He is a retired home builder, a history buff, […]
