Abraham Lincoln and the American Experiment in Self-Government
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"Just when we thought that nothing new could be written about Abraham Lincoln, this book comes along and casts Lincoln in a new light. Lincoln is carefully examined on topics ranging from his political thought and constitutional powers to slavery and race. The essays all focus on how understanding Lincoln is the key to understanding America."
— Eric C. Sands, Berry College
"The authors of this collection persuasively demonstrate the extent to which Lincoln’s intellectual genius shaped his presidential administration. This volume corrects many now hackneyed misconceptions over the past decades of scholarship and does a great deal to restore a genuine appreciation for the character and mind that distinguished Abraham Lincoln."
— J. David Alvis, Wofford College
"This volume provides a veritable cornucopia from the field of political philosophy that feasts upon the 'big questions' of Lincoln as a philosopher statesman who combined greatness of speech and deed. Its food for thought will ponder, provoke, and please the intellectual palate. Moreover, one can enjoy each serving while still savoring the whole course."
— Joseph R. Fornieri, author of Abraham Lincoln, Philosopher Statesman
Abraham Lincoln and the American Experiment in Self-Government revisits the most pressing question of the republic’s past and present: Can a nation founded on the principles of liberty and equality sustain itself through crisis? Leveraging an interdisciplinary group of senior and emerging scholars, this book offers a sweeping re-examination of Lincoln’s political thought and statesmanship. Through probing analyses of his rhetoric, constitutionalism, moral philosophy, and wartime leadership, the collection reveals Lincoln’s enduring insights into how free societies can preserve themselves. Together, these essays illuminate how Lincoln’s example can guide Americans seeking to sustain self-government in the twenty-first century.
Jason W. Stevens is Assistant Professor of Political Science and Chair of the Master of Arts in American History and Government at Ashland University, where he also serves as co-director of the Ashbrook Scholar Program. He is the editor of Causes of the Civil War: Core Documents (2019).
Abraham Lincoln and the American Experiment in Self-Government revisits the most pressing question of the republic’s past and present: Can a nation founded on the principles of liberty and equality sustain itself through crisis? Leveraging an interdisciplinary group of senior and emerging scholars, this book offers a sweeping re-examination of Lincoln’s political thought and statesmanship. Through probing analyses of his rhetoric, constitutionalism, moral philosophy, and wartime leadership, the collection reveals Lincoln’s enduring insights into how free societies can preserve themselves. Together, these essays illuminate how Lincoln’s example can guide Americans seeking to sustain self-government in the twenty-first century.
Provides an interdisciplinary analysis of Lincoln's political thought Sheds light on Lincoln’s understanding of self-government and how this impacted his political philosophy Provides a readable analysis that makes Lincoln relevant in contemporary politics
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Jason W. Stevens
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Abraham Lincoln American History American Civil War Self-Government Political Science Slavery