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The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg
Our Ancient Faith
Mar 20, 2024
Join Jonah Goldberg as he discusses Abraham Lincoln's views on democracy, his conservatism, and the impact of the revolutions of 1840s. Explore Lincoln's influence on post-liberalism and his insights on American history and liberalism. Learn how John Locke shaped American revolutionaries and compare Lincoln's presidential powers with Woodrow Wilson's approach.
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- American Exceptionalism shaped by unique colonial experiences and Enlightenment synthesis.
- Locke's ideas pervaded American Revolution era influences on political philosophy.
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American Tradition vs. English Liberal Culture
American exceptionalism is rooted in the experience of the colonists who were forced to invent their own forms of governance due to their unique circumstances. The American Enlightenment distilled the best aspects of Scottish and English ideas into a more coherent project, shaping American liberalism. While England had a mixed history, American liberalism was influenced by practical experiences and Locke's ideas.
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