Mark Lilla

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  • Mark Lilla is a prominent American intellectual known for his work in political science and the history of ideas.

  • As a professor of humanities at Columbia University, he has written extensively on political philosophy, religion, and culture.

  • Lilla's scholarship often examines the intersection of politics and religion in Western thought, with a particular focus on the development of secular liberalism.

  • While generally aligned with liberal perspectives, he has also been critical of certain progressive trends.

  • Lilla's work frequently engages with contemporary political issues, analyzing them through the lens of intellectual history and philosophical traditions.

Books by Mark Lilla