Ill Literacy, Episode XX: Lincoln and the American Founding (Guest: Lucas E. Morel)
In Episode XX of Ill Literacy, Tim Benson talks with Lucas E. Morel about his new book Lincoln and the American Founding.
Heartland’s Tim Benson is joined by Dr. Lucas E. Morel of Washington & Lee University to discuss his new book, Lincoln and the American Founding. They talk about the importance of the Founders to Lincoln’s moral and political thought, how the Declaration of Independence was Lincoln’s political lodestar, how Lincoln saw the Constitution framing the ideals of the Declaration, and how there has been no better defender of the Founders and the United States than Honest Abe.
Get the book here: http://www.siupress.com/books/978-0-8093-3785-9
Show Notes:
The Federalist: Krystina Skurk – 'Lincoln And The American Founding’ Rebukes Those Who Call The Founders Racists
Law & Liberty: Tony Williams – An Apple of Gold in a Picture of Silver
https://lawliberty.org/book-review/an-apple-of-gold-in-a-picture-of-silver/
Madison’s Notes: Lincoln and the American Founding: A Conversation with Lucas Morel
The McConnell Center Podcast: Lincoln and the American Founding with Dr. Lucas Morel
https://mcconnellcenterpodcast.libsyn.com/lincoln-and-the-american-founding-with-dr-lucas-morel
RealClear PublicAffairs: Lucas Morel – Lincoln, the American Founding, and the Moral Foundations of a Free Society
