Harvey Mansfield Jr.
Born in 1932
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Philosophy
Politics
Harvey Claflin Mansfield, Jr. is a prominent conservative political philosopher and Professor of Government at Harvard University.
He has received numerous accolades, including the National Humanities Medal and the opportunity to deliver the Jefferson Lecture.
Mansfield is known for his studies and translations of major political philosophers such as Aristotle, Machiavelli, and Tocqueville.
He has also written on constitutional government and manliness.
As a respected scholar, Mansfield has mentored several notable students who have gone on to successful careers in politics, academia, and journalism.
His work often reflects a conservative perspective on political issues.
