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Created page with "== Origins of American Philosophy == The origins of American philosophy can be traced back to the colonial period, with the arrival of the Puritans in New England. The Puritans brought with them a form of Calvinist theology known as Puritanism, which emphasized the absolute sovereignty of God, predestination, and the necessity of a personal conversion experience. Image:Detail-65968.jpg|thumb|center|An image of a colonial-era settlement, with wooden bui..."