American public philosophy and the mystery of Lincolnism
By: Eric C. Sands.
Publisher: University of Missouri Press; University of Missouri
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Columbia
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780826218490
Subjects: Lincoln, Abraham, -- 1809-1865 -- Political and social views; Lincoln, Abraham, -- 1809-1865 -- Influence; Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ) -- History -- 19th century; Democratic Party (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century; Political science -- United States -- History -- 19th century; Political science -- United States -- Philosophy; United States -- Politics and government -- 1865-1877; United States -- Politics and government -- Philosophy
Description: "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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The public philosophy and the study of ideas; title: Lincoln's public philosophy; title: The demise of Lincolnism; title: The radical Republicans and public philosophy politics; title: Moderate Republicans and non-foundationalism; title: The Democrats' dilemma; title: The political consequences of transitional politics; title: Conclusion: Lincolnism, public philosophy, and American politics.