In this book, distinguished French philosopher Pierre Manent addresses a wide range of subjects, including the Machiavellian origins of modernity, Tocqueville's analysis of democracy, the political role of Christianity, the nature of totalitarianism, and the future of the nationstate. As a whole, the book constitutes a meditation on the nature of modern freedom and the permanent discontents which accompany it. Modern Liberty and its Discontents is both an important contribution to an understanding of modern society, and a significant contribution to political philosophy in its own right. “Manent masterfully decsrcibes the depth of the revolution and its future direction.” ―Russell Hittinger, University of Tulsa, First Things “This is a welcome collection of essays by France's leading Straussian, Pierre Manent. It features a helpful introduction by one of the co-editors, Daniel J. Mahoney, that lays out quite clearly Manent's intellectual debt to Raymond Aron and Leo Strauss.” ―Ronald Beiner, University of Toronto, Canadian Journal of Political Science “The volume covers a wide range of subjects in fifteen essays, felicitously translated from the French by its editors, Daniel J. Mahoney and Paul Seaton. The political reflection found in these essays offers a refreshing alternative to much of today's slef-satisfied liberal theory.” ―Marc D. Guerra, Assumption College, Perspectives on Political Science “The distinguished French philosopher Pierre Manent writes of Democratic man in these brilliant essays. He sees Democratic man as modern man, man in history-the man who struggles against his nature, against himself. Manent's perspective on this problematic being is penetrating, captivating, and-need I say it?-always French. Amazingly, it is also full of good sense.” ―Harvey C. Mansfield, Harvard University “The volume covers a wide range of subjects in fifteen essays, felicitously translated from the French by its editors, Daniel J. Mahoney and Paul Seaton. The political reflection found in these essays offers a refreshing alternative to much of today's slef-satisfied liberal theory.” ―Marc D. Guerra, Assumption College, Perspectives on Political Science Daniel J. Mahoney has been writing and drawing stories since he was a kid. When he’s not creating books for young readers, he can be found riding his bike, chasing waterfalls with his hiking club, and zapping people with X-rays at the hospital where he works. He is the author and illustrator of We Don't Eat Our Neighbors and My Cat Is a Secret Agent . He grew up in Albany, New York, and currently resides on a cozy street in the country with his amazing daughter, Shay. Used Book in Good Condition