Caveats concerning multi‐culturalism

This article explores the negative ramifications of pursuing a policy of multi‐culturalism. It suggests that such a policy is foreign to the western philosophical tradition. It argues that the merits of multi‐culturalism are assumed rather than demonstrated. It questions whether multi‐culturalism is reconcilable with democracy, systemic maintenance and stability, and economic viability. Focusing on the USA it defends the traditional melting pot/assimilationist policy toward cultural variety.