American public philosophy and the mystery of Lincolnism:
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Main Author: Sands, Eric C. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Columbia University of Missouri Press ©2009
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Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-218) and index
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
"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, and how moderate Republicans and legitimist Democrats placed issue and policy debates over ideology"--Provided by publisher
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (ix, 222 pages)
ISBN:0826218490
0826271901
9780826218490
9780826271907

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