Using Abraham Lincoln’s Political Wisdom to Understand Demagoguery*

• In Event: Confronting Injustice

Brief Overview

How can we combat the anti-democratic influences of demagoguery? Republicanism requires candidates be demagogic and appeal to the people. Lincoln knew this, but feared our Lions and Eagles. This paper explores his strategies for combating demagogues.

Author

• Tim Meinke, University of Lynchburg