The haunted philosophe : James Madison, republicanism, and slavery

The haunted philosophe : James Madison, republicanism, and slavery / Scott J. Kester.

Author/creator	Kester, Scott J., 1976-
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	Lanham : Lexington Books, ©2008.
Description	ix, 132 pages ; 24 cm
Subject(s)	Madison, James, 1751-1836--Political and social views. Madison, James, 1751-1836--Correspondence. Republicanism--United States --History --18th century. Christianity and politics--United States --History --18th century. Slavery--Political aspects --United States --History --18th century. United States--Politics and government --1783-1809. United States--Politics and government --Philosophy.

Contents	Religion -- Madison, Christianity, and deism -- Madison's concern for religious freedom and a separation of church and state -- Madison's republicanism -- Republicanism vs. monarchy and aristocracy -- Manifest destiny -- American exceptionalism -- The British and the French and American politics -- Religious republicanism -- Slavery and the limits of Madison's vision -- Madison's ideological conflict over slavery -- Law and justice.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (p. 127-129) and index.
LCCN	2008003548
ISBN	9780739121740 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN	073912174X (cloth : alk. paper)

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	General Stacks	E 342 .K455 2008	✔ Available	Place Hold