{"product_id":"the-political-theory-of-the-federalist-9780226212999","title":"The Political Theory of The Federalist","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Political Theory of The Federalist\u003c\/strong\u003e by David F. Epstein. Hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780226212999.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn The Political Theory of â The Federalist,â David F. Epstein offers a guide to the fundamental principles of American government as they were understood by the framers of the Constitution. Epstein here demonstrates the remarkable depth and clarity of The Federalistâ s argument, reveals its specifically political (not merely economic) view of human nature, and describes how and why the American regime combines liberal and republican values.\n\nâ While it is a model of scholarly care and clarity, this study deserves an audience outside the academy. . . . David F. Epsteinâ s book is a fine demonstration of just how much a close reading can accomplish, free of any flights of theory or fancy references.â â New Republic\n\nâ Epsteinâ s strength lies in two aspects of his own approach. One is that he reads the text with uncommon closeness and sensitivity; the other is an extensive knowledge of the European political thought which itself forms an indispensable background to the minds of the authors.â â Times Literary Supplement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"University of Chicago Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45252047863861,"sku":"ByrdShop_0226212998","price":248.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780226212999_fb6db611-a607-4a59-af8f-6985d8ea7601.jpg?v=1779922741","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-political-theory-of-the-federalist-9780226212999","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}