Harvey Mansfield on Political Philosophy

The distinguished Harvard political philosopher reflects on the themes which have defined his career. Click "Show more" to view all chapters. For more conversations, visit http://www.conversationswithbillkrist... Chapter 1 (00:15 - 16:37): Political Science and Political Philosophy Chapter 2 (16:35 - 27:00): Tocqueville, Political Philosopher Chapter 3 (27:00 - 34:55): Back to the Ancients Chapter 4 (34:55 - 42:20): Machiavelli, Teacher of Evil Chapter 5 (42:20 - 56:42): Translating and Teaching Chapter 6 (56:42 - 1:16:34): What is Manliness? Chapter 7 (1:16:34 - 1:25:25): Our Corrupt Universities The first conversation in "Conversations with Bill Kristol's" series of conversations with the Harvard government professor Harvey Mansfield. In this conversation Mansfield discusses his work on Edmund Burke, Alexis de Tocqueville, Niccolò Machiavelli, and the importance of political philosophy. He also discusses the influence of Leo Strauss. To delve deeper into political philosophy, visit http://thegreatthinkers.org