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Lincoln's Ethics
Thomas L. Carson
出版Cambridge University Press, 2015-05-19
主題Biography & Autobiography / HistoricalBiography & Autobiography / Presidents & Heads of StateHistory / United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877)History / Modern / GeneralHistory / Americas (North, Central, South, West Indies)Philosophy / Ethics & Moral PhilosophyPolitical Science / History & Theory
ISBN11070301459781107030145
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=51liCAAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋Unlike many important leaders and historical figures, Abraham Lincoln is generally regarded as a singularly good and morally virtuous human being. Lincoln's Ethics assesses Lincoln's moral character and his many morally fraught decisions regarding slavery and the rights of African-Americans, as well as his actions and policies as commander in chief during the Civil War. Some of these decisions and policies have been the subject of considerable criticism. Lincoln undoubtedly possessed many important moral virtues, such as kindness and magnanimity, to a very high degree. Despite this, there are also grounds to question the goodness of his character. Many fault him as a husband, father, and son, and many claim that he was a racist. Carson explains Lincoln's virtues and assesses these criticisms.