Isaac Kramnick était un historien et un scientifique social américain spécialisé dans la pensée et l'histoire politique anglaise et américaine. En tant que professeur de gouvernement à l'Université Cornell, il s'est consacré à un examen approfondi des courants historiques et sociaux qui ont façonné les systèmes politiques. Ses analyses offrent un aperçu des complexités des idées politiques et de leur évolution au fil du temps. L'héritage de Kramnick réside dans son examen méticuleux et perspicace de l'histoire et de la pensée politique.
In their history of Cornell since 1940, Glenn C. Altschuler and Isaac Kramnick examine the institution in the context of the emergence of the modern research university. The book examines Cornell during the Cold War, the civil rights movement, Vietnam, antiapartheid protests, the ups and downs of varsity athletics, the women's movement, the...
This volume brings together more than 100 selections of works from the 18th century, including examples from Kant, Diderot, Newton and Locke. They demonstrate the impact of Enlightenment views on philosophy and epistemology as well as on political, social and economic institutions.
The book explores the complex relationship between religion and American identity, highlighting how the concept of God shapes the national consciousness. It delves into the challenges faced by nonbelievers, who have historically encountered discrimination and fought for equal rights within a predominantly religious society. Through this examination, the author addresses themes of faith, citizenship, and the ongoing struggle for recognition and equality in the American landscape.