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Lincoln's Virtues

An Ethical Biography
Book • 2002
This book by William Lee Miller is an ethical biography that traces the development of Abraham Lincoln's moral and intellectual virtues.

It highlights Lincoln's strong opposition to slavery, his thorough research for speech preparation, and his commitment to moral principles despite the political realities of his time.

Miller argues that Lincoln's moral realism, derived from Max Weber's ethics of responsibility, guided his actions and decisions.

The book also explores Lincoln's rise as a politician and how his conduct became more virtuous as he gained power, making him a rare example of a great man who was also a good man.

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Cal Newport
as an influential ethical biography of Abraham Lincoln.
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Ep. 325: Simple Focus Protocols
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Cal Newport
as a moral biography of Abraham Lincoln.
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Ep. 224: A World Without Twitter?
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Ryan Holiday
as a book exploring Lincoln's virtues.
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Why You Don't Want To Win The Argument | Jefferson Fisher (PT. 2)
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Ryan Holiday
; it focuses on Lincoln's actions as a politician.
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Randall Stutman on Becoming a Life-Long Student of Leadership | Don't Let This Pass You By
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Cal Newport
as a biography offering inspiration for deep work and lifestyle.
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Ep. 93: Am I Overcommitted or Bad at Time Management?
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Ryan Holiday
as a book about Lincoln's virtues and political career.
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David Rubenstein on Investing and Designing the Optimal Life
Mentioned by the speaker as a very good book about Lincoln.
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BONUS | Jefferson Fisher's Reading List (From Ryan Holiday)
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Ryan Holiday
as a book that changed his perspective on Lincoln's leadership and pragmatism.
Daniel Lubetzky on Making the World a Better Place
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Cal Newport
as an ethical biography of Abraham Lincoln.
Ep. 49: Organizing Massive Projects, Taming IM, and Exploring the Deep Life Canon
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John Ortberg
as the author of an ethical biography about Lincoln.
16. Cancel Culture and Kindness | John Ortberg
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Ryan Holiday
while discussing Abraham Lincoln's life and moral choices.
It’s About What You Make Happen
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Ryan Holiday
in relation to Lincoln's moral leadership.
Journalist Kati Marton on Angela Merkel’s Remarkable Stoicism

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