The Soul of Politics: Harry V. Jaffa and the Fight for America by Glenn Ellmers

Description: The Soul of Politics by Glenn Ellmers WITH A NEW PREFACE BY THE AUTHORHarry V. Jaffa (19182015), professor at Claremont McKenna College and distinguished fellow of the Claremont Institute, was one of the most influential thinkers of the twentieth century. His hundreds of students have reached positions of power and prestige throughout the intellectual and political world, including at the Supreme Court and the Trump White House.Jaffa authored Barry Goldwaters famous 1964 Republican Convention speech, which declared, "Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice. And moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue." William F. Buckley, Jaffas close friend and a key figure in shaping the modern conservative movement, wrote, "If you think it is hard arguing with Harry Jaffa, try agreeing with him." His widely acclaimed book Crisis of the House Divided: An Interpretation of the Issues in the Lincoln-Douglas Debates (1959) was the first scholarly work to treat Abraham Lincoln as a serious philosophical thinker.As the earliest protege of the controversial scholar Leo Strauss, Jaffa used his theoretical insights to argue that the United States is the "best regime" in principle. He saw the American Revolution and the Civil War as world-historical events that revealed the true nature of politics. Statesmanship, constitutional government, and the virtues of republican citizenship are keys to unlocking the most important truths of political philosophy.Jaffas student, Glenn Ellmers, was given complete access to Jaffas private papers at Hillsdale College to produce the first comprehensive examination of his teachers vast body of work. In addition to Lincoln and the founding fathers, the book shares Jaffas profound insights into Aristotle, William Shakespeare, Winston Churchill, and more. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Glenn Ellmers holds a PhD in politics from Claremont Graduate University, where he studied with Harry Jaffa. He is a visiting research fellow with Hillsdale College and a senior fellow with the Claremont Institute. He has served as a speechwriter for two cabinet secretaries and has published articles and essays in the Claremont Review of Books, The Review of Metaphysics, Modern Age, Law & Liberty, National Review, and American Greatness. Review "Glenn Ellmers has now done what, before he did it, I would have said could not be done. He has clearly and accessibly summarized Jaffas thought without oversimplifying or giving (almost) anything short shrift."—Michael Anton, American Greatness"In a time of ideologues, this is a book worth reading. No doubt, theres a fight for America going on, and those interested in fighting for their country must first fight the battle for their own minds before getting onto the battlefield of thought. The Soul of Politics is a great place to start."—Dustin Bass, The Epoch TimesA "measured, knowledgeable, and scrupulously argued intellectual biography."—Peter Berkowitz, Washington Examiner". . . an exhaustive study of his mentor . . ." "The Soul of Politics shows that the triumph of Jaffa and his adherents rests in their providing a narrative about Americas past. . . ."—Paul Gottfried, Chronicles"Anyone who wishes to understand modern American politics should read Ellmers book."—Russ Greene, Medium"Ellmers provides a detailed, deep dive down to the solid moral and philosophical grounds of free societies through the life of Jaffa. Ellmers gives compelling reasons for why Jaffas hero Lincoln once famously referred to the United States as the last best hope of Earth. Those who want to preserve this hope should review Ellmers biography of Jaffa."—Andrew E. Harrod, MercatorNet"What Ellmers has produced is a book that is as erudite and challenging as Jaffa himself, a concordance to have at hand when reading Jaffas enduring body of work." —Steven F. Hayward, Modern Age"This is a good and important book. It is a book about the extraordinary thought of Harry Jaffa by someone who took the time and put in the work to understand the extraordinary thought of Harry Jaffa, one of the most important thinkers of our time, perhaps of all time."—Tom Krannawitter, The Vino & Veritas SocietyA "lively, gracefully written book that is at once learned, accessible, and challenging…. Ellmers succeeds in convincing the fair-minded reader of Jaffas impressive and still highly relevant achievement."—Daniel J. Mahoney, City Journal"I learned a great deal from Leo Strauss and Harry Jaffa. Glenn Ellmers The Soul of Politics has done much to refresh my memory of what I had learned and what I had forgotten. The books clarity in elucidating the intellectual and theoretical ground of Jaffas thought, his debt to Leo Strauss, and his ability to reveal the prudential, practical, and political character of Lincolns statesmanship in light of that intellectual tradition, goes a long way toward making Jaffas thought accessible to a new generation of young people who cannot but be concerned with political reality."—John Marini, The American Mind"Harry V. Jaffa continues to inspire a few on the American Right and haunt the rest. Glenn Ellmerss The Soul of Politics is the most extended example of Jaffas tutelary spirit tutoring the post-conservative Right."—Pavlos L. Papadopoulos, Postmodern Conservative "Glenn Ellmers has written an enlightening biography of the late Harry Jaffa, a political theorist whose views on the American Founding have become conventional wisdom in certain conservative circles."—Tom Pauken, The Imaginative Conservative"We would be wise to reflect on and act in light of Ellmers patient and illuminating look at Harry Jaffas scholarship, because nothing less than the future of our nation is at stake."—Mike Sabo, The Public Discourse"Although the stories Ellmers includes about Jaffas life are delightful, the focus of The Soul of Politics: Harry V. Jaffa and the Fight for America is primarily on Jaffas ideas, including the arguments highlighted in sundry dialogues and disputes with wary interlocutors. One could say that Ellmers gives us the Apology of Harry Jaffa."—Colleen A. Sheehan, Claremont Review of Books"In the hands of his students, Jaffas thought is a philosophy of radical conservative restoration. Ellmers himself has been at the forefront of radical, often anti-immigrant, rightwing writing associated with the Claremont Institute."—Joshua Tait, Journal of American Political Thought"Ellmers fine book truly shows how Jaffas work sheds light on our situation. For showing that we have not transcended the political problems of the classical and Christian world, Jaffa is an unforgettable thinker. Ellmers book goes a long way towards ensuring that he will be remembered."—Scott Yenor, Law & Liberty Details ISBN1641773553 Author Glenn Ellmers Format Paperback Pages 440 Language English Year 2023 ISBN-10 1641773553 ISBN-13 9781641773553 UK Release Date 2023-11-30 Imprint Encounter Books,USA Subtitle Harry V. Jaffa and the Fight for America Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2023-10-17 Publisher Encounter Books,USA Audience General DEWEY B AU Release Date 2024-01-23 Publication Date 2023-11-30 US Release Date 2023-11-30 Audience Age 18 Alternative 9781641772006 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:151662690;

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