Question

We raise a question in history class about whether or not it was right for President Lincoln to abuse his powers in suspending the writ of habeas corpus during the Civil War. Under which branch of philosophy would you place this discussion:

Answer 1

Answer:

Machiavellianism.

Explanation:

The morality of an action depends of the motive from which we act. In this case, for Machiavellianism, habeas corpus is a moral decision because the purpose pursued by Lincoln was moral and good. From this point of view the decisions made by Lincoln are justified.