Publisher's Synopsis
Abraham Lincoln's Cardinal Traits: A Study in Ethics, with an Epilogue Addressed to Theologians is a book written by Clark S. Beardslee. The book is a study of the ethical principles and values that guided Abraham Lincoln throughout his life. It focuses on the cardinal virtues, which are prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance, and how Lincoln exemplified these traits in his personal and political life.Beardslee examines Lincoln's speeches, letters, and actions to illustrate how he embodied these virtues, and how they were essential to his success as a leader. The book also explores Lincoln's religious beliefs and how they influenced his ethical principles.In the epilogue, Beardslee addresses theologians and discusses the relationship between ethics and theology. He argues that ethical principles are universal and can be understood and applied by people of all faiths.Overall, Abraham Lincoln's Cardinal Traits is a thoughtful and insightful analysis of Lincoln's character and the ethical principles that guided him. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Lincoln, ethics, or leadership.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
