Tag: Daniel J. Mahoney

Book Review: Recovering Politics, Civilization, and the Soul: Essays on Pierre Manent and Roger Scruton

Daniel J. Mahoney’s new book, “Recovering Politics, Civilization, and the Soul,” is an analytical study as well as a work of praise for the contributions of two modern conservative philosophers: the French philosopher, Pierre Manent, and the British philosopher, Roger Scruton. These analyses and praises are displayed in essay form from one of the more…


Has the West Run Out of Statesmen?

Daniel J. Mahoney has known a few statesmen and a host of politicians during his decades in and around the politics of the West. He points out there’s a difference between the two, and there’s also the tyrant who tends to separate himself or herself from the two despite originating in the same circles. The…


Book Review: ‘The Statesman as Thinker: Portraits of Greatness, Courage and Moderation’

Daniel J. Mahoney has written a timely book. As the American public on both ends of the political spectrum seem to be weary of politicians’ wayward rhetoric and actions, Mahoney has given readers, and hopefully present and future politicians, a recollection of honorable statesmen of the past three centuries. “The Statesman as Thinker” reads like…