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Political scientist Diana Schaub from Loyola University, Maryland discusses Lincoln's speeches, emphasizing the importance of reason in self-government and the challenges of finding worthy leaders. The conversation contrasts Lincoln and MLK's approaches to unjust laws, explores Lincoln's belief in constitutional majority, and reflects on the power of oratory in shaping public narratives.
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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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