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Political Thought of Lincoln

Description:
This course will explore the intellectual journey of Abraham Lincoln and place him in the ranks of serious philosophers on the nature of man, God, and government. We will examine Lincoln's assertion that his entire political philosophy could be traced to the Declaration of Independence and its doctrine of natural law, consider his desire to preserve the Union in light of his conception of the immorality of slavery, and explore his constitutional understanding. Our reading will include a close examination of Lincoln's speeches and writings, as well as secondary sources.

Offered in:

2013 Spring

Section	Class Number	Weekly Schedule	Time	Instructor	Location
01	3860	TuTh	09:30 AM - 10:45 AM	Cunningham,Maurice T	M01-0213	More Info