EconTalk
Lessons from Lincoln, Then and Now (with Diana Schaub)
Jul 15, 2024
Diana Schaub, a political scientist from Loyola University Maryland and author of "His Greatest Speeches: How Lincoln Moved the Nation," delves into the timeless lessons from Abraham Lincoln's speeches. She discusses the importance of Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address in confronting America's legacy of slavery and his nuanced warnings about threats to democracy in his Lyceum Speech. Schaub also highlights Lincoln's call for thoughtful governance and civic responsibility, advocating for a revival of eloquence in political discourse inspired by Lincoln's powerful rhetoric.
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- Lincoln's speeches highlight threats to democracy and the possibility of re-founding a republic.
- Being a post-founding generation entails maintaining self-government based on reason.
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Lincoln's Reflections on the Lyceum Address of 1838
Lincoln's examination of the Lyceum Address of 1838 delves into the nature and threats to democratic government. He highlights the comprehensive political reflection in the speech on the dangers to popular government, emphasizing three critical aspects: founding, unfounding, and the notion of a possible re-founding of a republic. Lincoln's choice of this speech for analysis underscores its deep insights into the underlying threats to democracy.
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