In The Political Theory of The Federalist, 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 Federalist 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.
While it is a model of scholarly care and clarity, this study deserves an audience outside the academy. . . . David F. Epstein...