What did Aristotle and Shakespeare mean to Harry Jaffa, and what might they mean to America? Can extremism be prudent? What is the nature of the crisis facing the West today? Glenn Ellmers, senior fellow with the Claremont Institute, joins the show to discuss his new book, “The Soul of Politics: Harry V. Jaffa and the Fight for America.”

The Soul of Politics: https://www.encounterbooks.com/books/the-soul-of-politics/

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  1. WilliamWarford Coolidge
    WilliamWarford
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    Another truly fascinating discussion. I had heard of Jaffa but did not know the role he played in following Strauss in reinvigorating political philosophy. I look forward to reading Prof. Ellmers’s book and thank you for the podcast. Discovering Madison’s Notes and listening to the interviews (and often buying the books) has been a highlight of my 2021 and prompted to make a (modest) donation to the James Madison Program. Merry Christmas to you, Nino, and everyone at JMP. I look forward to continued learning in 2022. 

    Bill Warford

    Lnncaster, CA/Fair Haven, NY

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    Antonin Scalia
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    WilliamWarford (View Comment):

    Another truly fascinating discussion. I had heard of Jaffa but did not know the role he played in following Strauss in reinvigorating political philosophy. I look forward to reading Prof. Ellmers’s book and thank you for the podcast. Discovering Madison’s Notes and listening to the interviews (and often buying the books) has been a highlight of my 2021 and prompted to make a (modest) donation to the James Madison Program. Merry Christmas to you, Nino, and everyone at JMP. I look forward to continued learning in 2022.

    Bill Warford

    Lnncaster, CA/Fair Haven, NY

    So sorry to just be seeing this, Bill! Many, many thanks for your continued support of the podcast and of the James Madison Program. We are all very appreciative. I hope you had a very Merry Christmas and that your New Year has been and remains full of great blessings. More to come in 2022! 

    Yours, 

    Nino

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