American public philosophy and the mystery of Lincolnism

"Examines why the Republican Party was unable to sustain Lincoln's ideas and why neither Republicans nor Democrats were able to formulate an alternative public philosophy to Lincolnism. Sand describes how radical Republicans and purist Democrats battled for control of America's public philosophy, an...

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Päätekijä: Sands, Eric C., 1975-
Yhteisötekijä: ebrary, Inc
Aineistotyyppi: Elektroninen E-kirja
Kieli:englanti
Julkaistu: Columbia : University of Missouri Press, c2009.
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Sisällysluettelo:
  • The public philosophy and the study of ideas
  • Lincoln's public philosophy
  • The demise of Lincolnism
  • The radical Republicans and public philosophy politics
  • Moderate Republicans and non-foundationalism
  • The Democrats' dilemma
  • The political consequences of transitional politics
  • Conclusion: Lincolnism, public philosophy, and American politics.