Lincoln's Ethics - Carson, Thomas L. (Loyola University, Chicago) - Libros - Cambridge University Press - 9781107030145 - 19 de mayo de 2015
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Carson, Thomas L. (Loyola University, Chicago)
Lincoln's Ethics

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Unlike many important historical figures, Abraham Lincoln is generally regarded as a morally virtuous person. Lincoln's Ethics addresses the question of whether Lincoln deserves his reputation as a moral exemplar. It discusses some of his morally controversial policies and presents evidence for thinking he was morally virtuous in many important respects.

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Brief Description: Lincoln is generally regarded as a very morally virtuous person. Lincoln's Ethics addresses the question of whether Lincoln deserves this reputation. Table of Contents: 1. Introduction; Part I. Lincoln the Politician and Commander in Chief: 2. Lincoln's evolving policies regarding slavery: compromise and utilitarianism; 3. Habeas corpus, colonization, and the status and rights of free African-Americans; 4. Did the union have a just cause for fighting the American civil war?; 5. Jus in bello: did the union fight the war justly?; 6. Moral luck and Lincoln's good moral luck; Part II. Lincoln's Moral Character: 7. Lincoln's virtues; 8. Other salient features of Lincoln's character and personality; 9. Lincoln's marriage and family life and what they reveal about his character; 10. Was Lincoln a racist?; 11. Conclusion.

Contributor Bio:  Carson, Thomas Thomas L. Carson is Professor of Philosophy at Loyola University, Chicago. He is the author of three other books: The Status of Morality (1984), Value and the Good Life (2000) and Lying and Deception: Theory and Practice (2010). He is also the co-editor (with Paul Moser) of two anthologies: Morality and the Good Life (1997) and Moral Relativism (2001). Carson was previously a member of the editorial boards of American Philosophical Quarterly, Public Affairs Quarterly, the Journal of Happiness Studies and Business Ethics Quarterly.

Medios de comunicación Libros     Hardcover Book   (Libro con lomo y cubierta duros)
Publicado 19 de mayo de 2015
ISBN13 9781107030145
Editores Cambridge University Press
Género Chronological Period > 1851-1899
Páginas 450
Dimensiones 163 × 236 × 34 mm   ·   792 g

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