American public philosophy and the mystery of Lincolnism [[electronic resource] /] / Eric C. Sands

• Autore: Sands Eric C. <1975->
• Pubblicazione: Columbia, : University of Missouri Press, c2009
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (235 p.)
• Disciplina: 973.7092
• Soggetto topico: Political science - United States - History - 19th century; Political science - United States - Philosophy
• Soggetto geografico: United States Politics and government 1865-1877; United States Politics and government Philosophy
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Note generali: Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-218) and index.
• Nota di contenuto: 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.
• Sommario/riassunto: "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.
• Titolo autorizzato: American public philosophy and the mystery of Lincolnism
• ISBN: 0-8262-7190-1
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910456761303321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II