02527nam a2200421 a 4500 ebr10364858 CaPaEBR m u cr cn||||||||| 090225s2009 mou sb s001 0deng 2009008541 9780826218490 (alk. paper) 0826218490 (alk. paper) CaPaEBR CaPaEBR (OCoLC)647875383 n-us--- E457.2 .S297 2009eb 973.7092 22 Sands, Eric C., 1975- American public philosophy and the mystery of Lincolnism [electronic resource] / Eric C. Sands. Columbia : University of Missouri Press, c2009. ix, 222 p. Includes bibliographical references (p. 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. Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. : ebrary, 2013. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries. 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. Electronic books. local ebrary, Inc. http://site.ebrary.com/lib/rucke/Doc?id=10364858 An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view 215581 215581