Books
American Political Thought and the Study of Politics: Comment on McCloskey
– "American Political Thought and the Study of Politics: Comment on McCloskey." American Political Science Review 51.1 (March 1957): 130-34.Excerpt: McCloskey’s essay offers a justification for and an approach to the study of American political thought. Justification is needed, as he puts it bluntly and persuasively,… More
Introduction to The Thirties: A Reconsideration in the Light of the American Political Tradition
– Introduction. The Thirties: A Reconsideration in the Light of the American Political Tradition. Eds. Morton J. Frisch and Martin Diamond. De Kalb: Northern Illinois UP, 1968. 3-5.A new edition was published in 2010, which includes a new introduction. Below is the publisher’s description: We are pleased to bring back into print The Thirties, originally… More
The Democratic Republic: An Introduction to American National Government
– Martin Diamond, Winston Mills Fisk, and Herbert Garfinkel. The Democratic Republic: An Introduction to American National Government. 2nd ed. Chicago: Rand McNally and Company, 1970.On the Study of Politics
– "On the Study of Politics." Paper read at the Small College Conference. American Political Science Association, 1973. Mimeographed.Opinion, Passion, and Interest in Political Life
– "Opinion, Passion, and Interest in Political Life." Paper read at The William Benet Munro Memorial Lecture. Stanford University, 1975.Teaching Government: The Political and Ethical Implications for Our Students
– "Teaching Government: The Political and Ethical Implications for Our Students." DEA News (Summer 1975): 3.Martin Diamond and the American Idea of Democracy
– Jeane J. Kirkpatrick. "Martin Diamond and the American Idea of Democracy." Publius 8.3 (Summer 1978): 7-31.Excerpt: This is an essay on the political writings of Martin Diamond, a friend and colleague cherished as much for his seriousness and intellect as for his warmth and wit. It is inspired… More
Diamond’s Doctrine of the American Regime by Bill Schambra
– William A. Schambra. "Martin Diamond's Doctrine of the American Regime." Publius 8.3 (Summer 1978): 213-18.Excerpt: Several months ago, Alexander Solzhenitsyn ushered the graduating class of Harvard University into an ominous world: the world of frantic, debasing, self-interested Western… More
Teacher-Scholar of the Democratic Republic by Herbert Garfinkel
– Herbert Garfinkel. "Martin Diamond: Teacher-Scholar of the Democratic Republic." Publius 8.3 (Summer 1978): 123-27.Excerpt: A textbook may not seem a noteworthy part of one’s legacy, but Martin Diamond’s extraordinary impact as a teacher shines through even so prosaic a tool. Moreover, the… More
The Writings of Martin Diamond: A Bibliography
– "The Writings of Martin Diamond: A Bibliography." Interpretation 8.2, 3 (May 1980): 1-4.The Least Imperfect Government: On Martin Diamond’s “Ethics and Politics”
– "The Least Imperfect Government: On Martin Diamond's 'Ethics and Politics'" Interpretation 8.2, 3 (May 1980): 5-15.Excerpt: In memory of Martin Diamond—my least imperfect friend through some forty years and always a model of luminous intelligence and saving human grace—I can only try to do two… More
Comment: The Politics of Martin Diamond’s Science
– "Comment: The Politics of Martin Diamond's Science." Interpretation 8.2, 3 (May 1980): 16-21.Excerpt: One day several years ago, about a year after I received my Ph.D., Mr. Diamond finally persuaded me to refer to and address him as “Martin.” He had suggested several… More
“The Federalist”
– "The Federalist." History of Political Philosophy. Eds. Leo Strauss and Joseph Cropsey. 3d Ed. ed. Chicago: University of Chicago, 1987. 659-679.This essay explores the central themes of The Federalist such as the manner in which a decent but nonetheless democratic political order might be established, employing separation of… More
As Far as Republican Principles Will Admit: Essays by Martin Diamond
– Ed. William A. Schambra. Washington, D.C.: AEI Press, 1992.When Martin Diamond decided the time had come to collect his essays of some twenty years into a single volume, he selected as its title, As Far as Republican Principles Will Admit. That… More
The Commercial Republic & the Pluralist Critique of Marxism: An Analysis of Martin Diamond’s Interpretation of Federalist 10
– Alan Gibson. "The Commercial Republic & the Pluralist Critique of Marxism: An Analysis of Martin Diamond's Interpretation of Federalist 10." Polity 25.4 (Summer 1993): 497-528.Introduction: Martin Diamond’s “commercial republic” interpretation of Federalist 10 is widely embraced by political scientists, especially Straussians, but this article… More
Martin Diamond and Douglass Adair on “The Federalist”
– Morton J. Frisch. "Martin Diamond and Douglass Adair on The Federalist." The Political Science Reviewer 28.1 (Fall 1999): 27-47.Excerpt: Martin Diamond and Douglass Adair differ in their interpretations of American political thought. This difference is shown in the irrespective analyses of The Federalist. According… More
Response to Morton J. Frisch and to Martin Diamond
– John C. Koritansky. "Response to Morton J. Frisch and to Martin Diamond." The Political Science Reviewer 28.1 (Fall 1999): 98-101.Excerpt: The broad purpose of Professor Frisch’s paper is to explain, as being cogent, Martin Diamond’s understanding of The Federalist Papers as at least the closest… More
The Public Interest at 50
– Adam Keiper, National Affairs, Fall 2015.Excerpt: The most timeless essay in the first issue of The Public Interest was penned by Martin Diamond, a professor of political philosophy, an explicator of and reviver of interest in the… More
Essays
American Political Thought and the Study of Politics: Comment on McCloskey
– "American Political Thought and the Study of Politics: Comment on McCloskey." American Political Science Review 51.1 (March 1957): 130-34.Excerpt: McCloskey’s essay offers a justification for and an approach to the study of American political thought. Justification is needed, as he puts it bluntly and persuasively,… More
Introduction to The Thirties: A Reconsideration in the Light of the American Political Tradition
– Introduction. The Thirties: A Reconsideration in the Light of the American Political Tradition. Eds. Morton J. Frisch and Martin Diamond. De Kalb: Northern Illinois UP, 1968. 3-5.A new edition was published in 2010, which includes a new introduction. Below is the publisher’s description: We are pleased to bring back into print The Thirties, originally… More
The Democratic Republic: An Introduction to American National Government
– Martin Diamond, Winston Mills Fisk, and Herbert Garfinkel. The Democratic Republic: An Introduction to American National Government. 2nd ed. Chicago: Rand McNally and Company, 1970.On the Study of Politics
– "On the Study of Politics." Paper read at the Small College Conference. American Political Science Association, 1973. Mimeographed.Opinion, Passion, and Interest in Political Life
– "Opinion, Passion, and Interest in Political Life." Paper read at The William Benet Munro Memorial Lecture. Stanford University, 1975.Teaching Government: The Political and Ethical Implications for Our Students
– "Teaching Government: The Political and Ethical Implications for Our Students." DEA News (Summer 1975): 3.Martin Diamond and the American Idea of Democracy
– Jeane J. Kirkpatrick. "Martin Diamond and the American Idea of Democracy." Publius 8.3 (Summer 1978): 7-31.Excerpt: This is an essay on the political writings of Martin Diamond, a friend and colleague cherished as much for his seriousness and intellect as for his warmth and wit. It is inspired… More
Diamond’s Doctrine of the American Regime by Bill Schambra
– William A. Schambra. "Martin Diamond's Doctrine of the American Regime." Publius 8.3 (Summer 1978): 213-18.Excerpt: Several months ago, Alexander Solzhenitsyn ushered the graduating class of Harvard University into an ominous world: the world of frantic, debasing, self-interested Western… More
Teacher-Scholar of the Democratic Republic by Herbert Garfinkel
– Herbert Garfinkel. "Martin Diamond: Teacher-Scholar of the Democratic Republic." Publius 8.3 (Summer 1978): 123-27.Excerpt: A textbook may not seem a noteworthy part of one’s legacy, but Martin Diamond’s extraordinary impact as a teacher shines through even so prosaic a tool. Moreover, the… More
The Writings of Martin Diamond: A Bibliography
– "The Writings of Martin Diamond: A Bibliography." Interpretation 8.2, 3 (May 1980): 1-4.The Least Imperfect Government: On Martin Diamond’s “Ethics and Politics”
– "The Least Imperfect Government: On Martin Diamond's 'Ethics and Politics'" Interpretation 8.2, 3 (May 1980): 5-15.Excerpt: In memory of Martin Diamond—my least imperfect friend through some forty years and always a model of luminous intelligence and saving human grace—I can only try to do two… More
Comment: The Politics of Martin Diamond’s Science
– "Comment: The Politics of Martin Diamond's Science." Interpretation 8.2, 3 (May 1980): 16-21.Excerpt: One day several years ago, about a year after I received my Ph.D., Mr. Diamond finally persuaded me to refer to and address him as “Martin.” He had suggested several… More
“The Federalist”
– "The Federalist." History of Political Philosophy. Eds. Leo Strauss and Joseph Cropsey. 3d Ed. ed. Chicago: University of Chicago, 1987. 659-679.This essay explores the central themes of The Federalist such as the manner in which a decent but nonetheless democratic political order might be established, employing separation of… More
As Far as Republican Principles Will Admit: Essays by Martin Diamond
– Ed. William A. Schambra. Washington, D.C.: AEI Press, 1992.When Martin Diamond decided the time had come to collect his essays of some twenty years into a single volume, he selected as its title, As Far as Republican Principles Will Admit. That… More
The Commercial Republic & the Pluralist Critique of Marxism: An Analysis of Martin Diamond’s Interpretation of Federalist 10
– Alan Gibson. "The Commercial Republic & the Pluralist Critique of Marxism: An Analysis of Martin Diamond's Interpretation of Federalist 10." Polity 25.4 (Summer 1993): 497-528.Introduction: Martin Diamond’s “commercial republic” interpretation of Federalist 10 is widely embraced by political scientists, especially Straussians, but this article… More
Martin Diamond and Douglass Adair on “The Federalist”
– Morton J. Frisch. "Martin Diamond and Douglass Adair on The Federalist." The Political Science Reviewer 28.1 (Fall 1999): 27-47.Excerpt: Martin Diamond and Douglass Adair differ in their interpretations of American political thought. This difference is shown in the irrespective analyses of The Federalist. According… More
Response to Morton J. Frisch and to Martin Diamond
– John C. Koritansky. "Response to Morton J. Frisch and to Martin Diamond." The Political Science Reviewer 28.1 (Fall 1999): 98-101.Excerpt: The broad purpose of Professor Frisch’s paper is to explain, as being cogent, Martin Diamond’s understanding of The Federalist Papers as at least the closest… More
The Public Interest at 50
– Adam Keiper, National Affairs, Fall 2015.Excerpt: The most timeless essay in the first issue of The Public Interest was penned by Martin Diamond, a professor of political philosophy, an explicator of and reviver of interest in the… More
Commentary
American Political Thought and the Study of Politics: Comment on McCloskey
– "American Political Thought and the Study of Politics: Comment on McCloskey." American Political Science Review 51.1 (March 1957): 130-34.Excerpt: McCloskey’s essay offers a justification for and an approach to the study of American political thought. Justification is needed, as he puts it bluntly and persuasively,… More
Introduction to The Thirties: A Reconsideration in the Light of the American Political Tradition
– Introduction. The Thirties: A Reconsideration in the Light of the American Political Tradition. Eds. Morton J. Frisch and Martin Diamond. De Kalb: Northern Illinois UP, 1968. 3-5.A new edition was published in 2010, which includes a new introduction. Below is the publisher’s description: We are pleased to bring back into print The Thirties, originally… More
The Democratic Republic: An Introduction to American National Government
– Martin Diamond, Winston Mills Fisk, and Herbert Garfinkel. The Democratic Republic: An Introduction to American National Government. 2nd ed. Chicago: Rand McNally and Company, 1970.On the Study of Politics
– "On the Study of Politics." Paper read at the Small College Conference. American Political Science Association, 1973. Mimeographed.Opinion, Passion, and Interest in Political Life
– "Opinion, Passion, and Interest in Political Life." Paper read at The William Benet Munro Memorial Lecture. Stanford University, 1975.Teaching Government: The Political and Ethical Implications for Our Students
– "Teaching Government: The Political and Ethical Implications for Our Students." DEA News (Summer 1975): 3.Martin Diamond and the American Idea of Democracy
– Jeane J. Kirkpatrick. "Martin Diamond and the American Idea of Democracy." Publius 8.3 (Summer 1978): 7-31.Excerpt: This is an essay on the political writings of Martin Diamond, a friend and colleague cherished as much for his seriousness and intellect as for his warmth and wit. It is inspired… More
Diamond’s Doctrine of the American Regime by Bill Schambra
– William A. Schambra. "Martin Diamond's Doctrine of the American Regime." Publius 8.3 (Summer 1978): 213-18.Excerpt: Several months ago, Alexander Solzhenitsyn ushered the graduating class of Harvard University into an ominous world: the world of frantic, debasing, self-interested Western… More
Teacher-Scholar of the Democratic Republic by Herbert Garfinkel
– Herbert Garfinkel. "Martin Diamond: Teacher-Scholar of the Democratic Republic." Publius 8.3 (Summer 1978): 123-27.Excerpt: A textbook may not seem a noteworthy part of one’s legacy, but Martin Diamond’s extraordinary impact as a teacher shines through even so prosaic a tool. Moreover, the… More
The Writings of Martin Diamond: A Bibliography
– "The Writings of Martin Diamond: A Bibliography." Interpretation 8.2, 3 (May 1980): 1-4.The Least Imperfect Government: On Martin Diamond’s “Ethics and Politics”
– "The Least Imperfect Government: On Martin Diamond's 'Ethics and Politics'" Interpretation 8.2, 3 (May 1980): 5-15.Excerpt: In memory of Martin Diamond—my least imperfect friend through some forty years and always a model of luminous intelligence and saving human grace—I can only try to do two… More
Comment: The Politics of Martin Diamond’s Science
– "Comment: The Politics of Martin Diamond's Science." Interpretation 8.2, 3 (May 1980): 16-21.Excerpt: One day several years ago, about a year after I received my Ph.D., Mr. Diamond finally persuaded me to refer to and address him as “Martin.” He had suggested several… More
“The Federalist”
– "The Federalist." History of Political Philosophy. Eds. Leo Strauss and Joseph Cropsey. 3d Ed. ed. Chicago: University of Chicago, 1987. 659-679.This essay explores the central themes of The Federalist such as the manner in which a decent but nonetheless democratic political order might be established, employing separation of… More
As Far as Republican Principles Will Admit: Essays by Martin Diamond
– Ed. William A. Schambra. Washington, D.C.: AEI Press, 1992.When Martin Diamond decided the time had come to collect his essays of some twenty years into a single volume, he selected as its title, As Far as Republican Principles Will Admit. That… More
The Commercial Republic & the Pluralist Critique of Marxism: An Analysis of Martin Diamond’s Interpretation of Federalist 10
– Alan Gibson. "The Commercial Republic & the Pluralist Critique of Marxism: An Analysis of Martin Diamond's Interpretation of Federalist 10." Polity 25.4 (Summer 1993): 497-528.Introduction: Martin Diamond’s “commercial republic” interpretation of Federalist 10 is widely embraced by political scientists, especially Straussians, but this article… More
Martin Diamond and Douglass Adair on “The Federalist”
– Morton J. Frisch. "Martin Diamond and Douglass Adair on The Federalist." The Political Science Reviewer 28.1 (Fall 1999): 27-47.Excerpt: Martin Diamond and Douglass Adair differ in their interpretations of American political thought. This difference is shown in the irrespective analyses of The Federalist. According… More
Response to Morton J. Frisch and to Martin Diamond
– John C. Koritansky. "Response to Morton J. Frisch and to Martin Diamond." The Political Science Reviewer 28.1 (Fall 1999): 98-101.Excerpt: The broad purpose of Professor Frisch’s paper is to explain, as being cogent, Martin Diamond’s understanding of The Federalist Papers as at least the closest… More
The Public Interest at 50
– Adam Keiper, National Affairs, Fall 2015.Excerpt: The most timeless essay in the first issue of The Public Interest was penned by Martin Diamond, a professor of political philosophy, an explicator of and reviver of interest in the… More
Multimedia
American Political Thought and the Study of Politics: Comment on McCloskey
– "American Political Thought and the Study of Politics: Comment on McCloskey." American Political Science Review 51.1 (March 1957): 130-34.Excerpt: McCloskey’s essay offers a justification for and an approach to the study of American political thought. Justification is needed, as he puts it bluntly and persuasively,… More
Introduction to The Thirties: A Reconsideration in the Light of the American Political Tradition
– Introduction. The Thirties: A Reconsideration in the Light of the American Political Tradition. Eds. Morton J. Frisch and Martin Diamond. De Kalb: Northern Illinois UP, 1968. 3-5.A new edition was published in 2010, which includes a new introduction. Below is the publisher’s description: We are pleased to bring back into print The Thirties, originally… More
The Democratic Republic: An Introduction to American National Government
– Martin Diamond, Winston Mills Fisk, and Herbert Garfinkel. The Democratic Republic: An Introduction to American National Government. 2nd ed. Chicago: Rand McNally and Company, 1970.On the Study of Politics
– "On the Study of Politics." Paper read at the Small College Conference. American Political Science Association, 1973. Mimeographed.Opinion, Passion, and Interest in Political Life
– "Opinion, Passion, and Interest in Political Life." Paper read at The William Benet Munro Memorial Lecture. Stanford University, 1975.Teaching Government: The Political and Ethical Implications for Our Students
– "Teaching Government: The Political and Ethical Implications for Our Students." DEA News (Summer 1975): 3.Martin Diamond and the American Idea of Democracy
– Jeane J. Kirkpatrick. "Martin Diamond and the American Idea of Democracy." Publius 8.3 (Summer 1978): 7-31.Excerpt: This is an essay on the political writings of Martin Diamond, a friend and colleague cherished as much for his seriousness and intellect as for his warmth and wit. It is inspired… More
Diamond’s Doctrine of the American Regime by Bill Schambra
– William A. Schambra. "Martin Diamond's Doctrine of the American Regime." Publius 8.3 (Summer 1978): 213-18.Excerpt: Several months ago, Alexander Solzhenitsyn ushered the graduating class of Harvard University into an ominous world: the world of frantic, debasing, self-interested Western… More
Teacher-Scholar of the Democratic Republic by Herbert Garfinkel
– Herbert Garfinkel. "Martin Diamond: Teacher-Scholar of the Democratic Republic." Publius 8.3 (Summer 1978): 123-27.Excerpt: A textbook may not seem a noteworthy part of one’s legacy, but Martin Diamond’s extraordinary impact as a teacher shines through even so prosaic a tool. Moreover, the… More
The Writings of Martin Diamond: A Bibliography
– "The Writings of Martin Diamond: A Bibliography." Interpretation 8.2, 3 (May 1980): 1-4.The Least Imperfect Government: On Martin Diamond’s “Ethics and Politics”
– "The Least Imperfect Government: On Martin Diamond's 'Ethics and Politics'" Interpretation 8.2, 3 (May 1980): 5-15.Excerpt: In memory of Martin Diamond—my least imperfect friend through some forty years and always a model of luminous intelligence and saving human grace—I can only try to do two… More
Comment: The Politics of Martin Diamond’s Science
– "Comment: The Politics of Martin Diamond's Science." Interpretation 8.2, 3 (May 1980): 16-21.Excerpt: One day several years ago, about a year after I received my Ph.D., Mr. Diamond finally persuaded me to refer to and address him as “Martin.” He had suggested several… More
“The Federalist”
– "The Federalist." History of Political Philosophy. Eds. Leo Strauss and Joseph Cropsey. 3d Ed. ed. Chicago: University of Chicago, 1987. 659-679.This essay explores the central themes of The Federalist such as the manner in which a decent but nonetheless democratic political order might be established, employing separation of… More
As Far as Republican Principles Will Admit: Essays by Martin Diamond
– Ed. William A. Schambra. Washington, D.C.: AEI Press, 1992.When Martin Diamond decided the time had come to collect his essays of some twenty years into a single volume, he selected as its title, As Far as Republican Principles Will Admit. That… More
The Commercial Republic & the Pluralist Critique of Marxism: An Analysis of Martin Diamond’s Interpretation of Federalist 10
– Alan Gibson. "The Commercial Republic & the Pluralist Critique of Marxism: An Analysis of Martin Diamond's Interpretation of Federalist 10." Polity 25.4 (Summer 1993): 497-528.Introduction: Martin Diamond’s “commercial republic” interpretation of Federalist 10 is widely embraced by political scientists, especially Straussians, but this article… More
Martin Diamond and Douglass Adair on “The Federalist”
– Morton J. Frisch. "Martin Diamond and Douglass Adair on The Federalist." The Political Science Reviewer 28.1 (Fall 1999): 27-47.Excerpt: Martin Diamond and Douglass Adair differ in their interpretations of American political thought. This difference is shown in the irrespective analyses of The Federalist. According… More
Response to Morton J. Frisch and to Martin Diamond
– John C. Koritansky. "Response to Morton J. Frisch and to Martin Diamond." The Political Science Reviewer 28.1 (Fall 1999): 98-101.Excerpt: The broad purpose of Professor Frisch’s paper is to explain, as being cogent, Martin Diamond’s understanding of The Federalist Papers as at least the closest… More
The Public Interest at 50
– Adam Keiper, National Affairs, Fall 2015.Excerpt: The most timeless essay in the first issue of The Public Interest was penned by Martin Diamond, a professor of political philosophy, an explicator of and reviver of interest in the… More
Teaching
American Political Thought and the Study of Politics: Comment on McCloskey
– "American Political Thought and the Study of Politics: Comment on McCloskey." American Political Science Review 51.1 (March 1957): 130-34.Excerpt: McCloskey’s essay offers a justification for and an approach to the study of American political thought. Justification is needed, as he puts it bluntly and persuasively,… More
Introduction to The Thirties: A Reconsideration in the Light of the American Political Tradition
– Introduction. The Thirties: A Reconsideration in the Light of the American Political Tradition. Eds. Morton J. Frisch and Martin Diamond. De Kalb: Northern Illinois UP, 1968. 3-5.A new edition was published in 2010, which includes a new introduction. Below is the publisher’s description: We are pleased to bring back into print The Thirties, originally… More
The Democratic Republic: An Introduction to American National Government
– Martin Diamond, Winston Mills Fisk, and Herbert Garfinkel. The Democratic Republic: An Introduction to American National Government. 2nd ed. Chicago: Rand McNally and Company, 1970.On the Study of Politics
– "On the Study of Politics." Paper read at the Small College Conference. American Political Science Association, 1973. Mimeographed.Opinion, Passion, and Interest in Political Life
– "Opinion, Passion, and Interest in Political Life." Paper read at The William Benet Munro Memorial Lecture. Stanford University, 1975.Teaching Government: The Political and Ethical Implications for Our Students
– "Teaching Government: The Political and Ethical Implications for Our Students." DEA News (Summer 1975): 3.Martin Diamond and the American Idea of Democracy
– Jeane J. Kirkpatrick. "Martin Diamond and the American Idea of Democracy." Publius 8.3 (Summer 1978): 7-31.Excerpt: This is an essay on the political writings of Martin Diamond, a friend and colleague cherished as much for his seriousness and intellect as for his warmth and wit. It is inspired… More
Diamond’s Doctrine of the American Regime by Bill Schambra
– William A. Schambra. "Martin Diamond's Doctrine of the American Regime." Publius 8.3 (Summer 1978): 213-18.Excerpt: Several months ago, Alexander Solzhenitsyn ushered the graduating class of Harvard University into an ominous world: the world of frantic, debasing, self-interested Western… More
Teacher-Scholar of the Democratic Republic by Herbert Garfinkel
– Herbert Garfinkel. "Martin Diamond: Teacher-Scholar of the Democratic Republic." Publius 8.3 (Summer 1978): 123-27.Excerpt: A textbook may not seem a noteworthy part of one’s legacy, but Martin Diamond’s extraordinary impact as a teacher shines through even so prosaic a tool. Moreover, the… More
The Writings of Martin Diamond: A Bibliography
– "The Writings of Martin Diamond: A Bibliography." Interpretation 8.2, 3 (May 1980): 1-4.The Least Imperfect Government: On Martin Diamond’s “Ethics and Politics”
– "The Least Imperfect Government: On Martin Diamond's 'Ethics and Politics'" Interpretation 8.2, 3 (May 1980): 5-15.Excerpt: In memory of Martin Diamond—my least imperfect friend through some forty years and always a model of luminous intelligence and saving human grace—I can only try to do two… More
Comment: The Politics of Martin Diamond’s Science
– "Comment: The Politics of Martin Diamond's Science." Interpretation 8.2, 3 (May 1980): 16-21.Excerpt: One day several years ago, about a year after I received my Ph.D., Mr. Diamond finally persuaded me to refer to and address him as “Martin.” He had suggested several… More
“The Federalist”
– "The Federalist." History of Political Philosophy. Eds. Leo Strauss and Joseph Cropsey. 3d Ed. ed. Chicago: University of Chicago, 1987. 659-679.This essay explores the central themes of The Federalist such as the manner in which a decent but nonetheless democratic political order might be established, employing separation of… More
As Far as Republican Principles Will Admit: Essays by Martin Diamond
– Ed. William A. Schambra. Washington, D.C.: AEI Press, 1992.When Martin Diamond decided the time had come to collect his essays of some twenty years into a single volume, he selected as its title, As Far as Republican Principles Will Admit. That… More
The Commercial Republic & the Pluralist Critique of Marxism: An Analysis of Martin Diamond’s Interpretation of Federalist 10
– Alan Gibson. "The Commercial Republic & the Pluralist Critique of Marxism: An Analysis of Martin Diamond's Interpretation of Federalist 10." Polity 25.4 (Summer 1993): 497-528.Introduction: Martin Diamond’s “commercial republic” interpretation of Federalist 10 is widely embraced by political scientists, especially Straussians, but this article… More
Martin Diamond and Douglass Adair on “The Federalist”
– Morton J. Frisch. "Martin Diamond and Douglass Adair on The Federalist." The Political Science Reviewer 28.1 (Fall 1999): 27-47.Excerpt: Martin Diamond and Douglass Adair differ in their interpretations of American political thought. This difference is shown in the irrespective analyses of The Federalist. According… More
Response to Morton J. Frisch and to Martin Diamond
– John C. Koritansky. "Response to Morton J. Frisch and to Martin Diamond." The Political Science Reviewer 28.1 (Fall 1999): 98-101.Excerpt: The broad purpose of Professor Frisch’s paper is to explain, as being cogent, Martin Diamond’s understanding of The Federalist Papers as at least the closest… More
The Public Interest at 50
– Adam Keiper, National Affairs, Fall 2015.Excerpt: The most timeless essay in the first issue of The Public Interest was penned by Martin Diamond, a professor of political philosophy, an explicator of and reviver of interest in the… More