American public philosophy and the mystery of Lincolnism / Eric C. Sands.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sands, Eric C., 1975-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Political science--United States--History--19th century.

Political science.

Political science--United States--Philosophy.

United States--Politics and government--1865-1877.

United States.

United States--Politics and government--Philosophy.

Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- )--History--19th century.

Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ).

Democratic Party (U.S.)--History--19th century.

Democratic Party (U.S.).

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Political and social views.

Lincoln, Abraham.

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Influence.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (235 p.)

Place of Publication:

Columbia : University of Missouri Press, c2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"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.

Contents:

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.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-218) and index.

ISBN:

0-8262-7190-1

OCLC:

647875383