American Individualism: Disciplinary Perspectives Drawn from Kristen Radtke's Seek You

Kristen Radtke's graphic novel Seek You builds connections between the rugged individualism embedded in American culture and the loneliness that we see around us in post-pandemic America. We often idealize the self-reliance, independence, and personal responsibility rooted in American history but at what cost? This faculty panel will explore this idea using literature, philosophy, and other disciplines as lenses through which to view this aspect of our culture. This event is part of our One Book program.