An Analysis of Abraham Lincoln's Political Philosophy

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Phramaha Weeraphon Katapunno (Duangkom)
Phrarajapattanabandhit (Sukanya Hadpagdee)
Suwin Thongpan

Abstract

This research aimed to: 1) examine political concepts and theories; 2) investigate the political views of Abraham Lincoln; and 3) analyze Abraham Lincoln’s political philosophy. This study employed documentary research by collecting data from primary sources, including Abraham Lincoln’s speeches and writings, and secondary sources, including books, academic articles, and related research studies. The data were analyzed using descriptive analysis based on the inductive approach.
The findings revealed that:
1. The political concepts and theories underlying Abraham Lincoln’s political philosophy include democracy, liberalism, human rights, and popular sovereignty. These principles emphasize freedom, equality, and human dignity as fundamental values of political and social life.
2. Abraham Lincoln’s political views were centered on government by the people, grounded in the principle of human equality, and committed to promoting the rights, liberties, and political participation of citizens. These views are reflected in his well-known conception of government of the people, by the people, and for the people.
3. Abraham Lincoln’s political philosophy consists of four major dimensions: (1) a political ideology that upholds human dignity and equality; (2) democratic principles based on popular sovereignty; (3) the protection of individual rights and freedoms in both personal life and political expression; and (4) the promotion of equal political participation through democratic processes. The knowledge gained from this study is the synthesis of Abraham Lincoln’s political philosophy as a significant foundation of modern democracy. This philosophy is grounded in the principles of human dignity, equality, liberty, and citizens’ participation, which serve as essential guidelines for the development of democratic governance in contemporary societies.

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(Duangkom), P. W. K. ., (Sukanya Hadpagdee), P. ., & Thongpan, S. (2026). An Analysis of Abraham Lincoln’s Political Philosophy. Dhammathas Academic Journal, 26(2), 291–300. retrieved from https://so06.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/dhammathas/article/view/285687
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