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This book, much needed in our public discourse, examines some of
the most significant political leaders in American history. With an
eye on the elusive qualities of political greatness, this anthology
considers the principles and practices of diverse political leaders
who influenced the founding and development of the American
experiment in self-government. Providing both breadth and depth,
this work is a virtual "who's who" from the founding to modern
times. From George Washington to Frederick Douglass and Elizabeth
Cady Stanton to FDR and Ronald Reagan, the book's twenty-six
chapters are thematically organized to include a brief biography of
each subject, his or her historical context, and the core
principles and policies that led to political success or failure. A
final chapter considers the rhetorical legacy of Bill Clinton,
George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump. Nearly all readers
agree that statesmanship makes a crucial difference in the life of
a nation and its example is sorely needed in America today. These
concise portraits will appeal to experts as well as history buffs.
The volume is ideal for leadership and political science classroom
use in conjunction with primary sources. Contributors: Kenneth L.
Deutsch, Gary L. Gregg II, David Tucker, Sean D. Sutton, Bruce P.
Frohnen, Stephanie P. Newbold, Phillip G. Henderson, Michael P.
Federici, Troy L. Kickler, Johnathan O'Neill, H. Lee Cheek, Jr.,
Carey Roberts, Hans Schmeisser, Joseph R. Fornieri, Peter C. Myers,
Emily Krichbaum, Natalie Taylor, Jean M. Yarbrough, Christopher
Burkett, Will Morrisey, Elizabeth Edwards Spalding, Patrick J.
Garrity, Giorgi Areshidze, William J. Atto, David B. Frisk, Mark
Blitz, Jeffrey Crouch, and Mark J. Rozell.
Thanks to advances in international communication and travel, it
has never been easier to connect with the rest of the world. As
philosophers debate the consequences of globalization,
cosmopolitanism promises to create a stronger global community.
Cosmopolitanism in the Age of Globalization examines this
philosophy from numerous perspectives to offer a comprehensive
evaluation of its theory and practice. Bringing together the works
of political scientists, philosophers, historians, and economists,
the work applies an interdisciplinary approach to the study of
cosmopolitanism that illuminates its long and varied history. This
diverse framework provides a thoughtful analysis of the claims of
cosmopolitanism and introduces many overlooked theorists and ideas.
This volume is a timely addition to sociopolitical theory,
exploring the philosophical consequences of cosmopolitanism in
today's global interactions.
Thanks to advances in international communication and travel, it
has never been easier to connect with the rest of the world. As
philosophers debate the consequences of globalization,
cosmopolitanism promises to create a stronger global community.
Cosmopolitanism in the Age of Globalization examines this
philosophy from numerous perspectives to offer a comprehensive
evaluation of its theory and practice. Bringing together the works
of political scientists, philosophers, historians, and economists,
the work applies an interdisciplinary approach to the study of
cosmopolitanism that illuminates its long and varied history. This
diverse framework provides a thoughtful analysis of the claims of
cosmopolitanism and introduces many overlooked theorists and ideas.
This volume is a timely addition to sociopolitical theory,
exploring the philosophical consequences of cosmopolitanism in
today's global interactions.
At Gettysburg Lincoln resolved that "this nation, under God," would
not perish, and in his Second Inaugural he called for "firmness in
the right, as God gives us to see the right." How are we to
understand these and other invocations of divine authority in the
speeches and writings of America's most admired president?
Exploring Lincoln's unique blending of religion and politics,
Fornieri shows that Lincoln presented a comprehensive and
compelling interpretation of political order founded upon American
democratic and religious traditions. Proslavery theologians based
their claims to legitimacy on Scripture, but Lincoln denounced this
position as incompatible with true religion, reason, and
republicanism. He envisioned instead a united nation that would
honor both God and American political principles. Fornieri casts
Lincoln's unique combination of politics and piety as "biblical
republicanism"-a merging of Judeo-Christian beliefs and the
founders' tradition of self-government. In a time of unprecedented
crisis and upheaval, biblical republicanism provided Lincoln with a
moral justification for difficult political choices. Fornieri
demonstrates the sincerity of Lincoln's belief and reveals the
remarkable consistency between his public and private religious
views. Though Lincoln's faith deepened during the turbulent war
years and after the death of his son, Willie, his articulation of
this faith remained consistent throughout much of his life.
Convinced that religion was a crucial aspect of life, Lincoln
maintained that his own faith guided and shaped his political
thought. In contrast to scholars who have emphasized the Lyceum
Address as the key to understanding Lincoln's religion and
politics, Fornieri brings forth the Peoria Address of 1854 as a
more profound and mature reflection of Lincoln's political faith.
At Peoria, Lincoln invoked the Declaration of Independence as the
nation's moral covenant, characterizing the struggle over extending
slavery as a clash between rival political faiths. He emphasized
that the Union was worthy of preservation in light of the
Declaration's principles of liberty and equality, and that these
principles were best secured under the auspices of national Union
committed to the Constitution. Abraham Lincoln's Political Faith
sheds new light on how the Great Emancipator's personal trust in a
living God shaped his vision for a new America.
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