论哈维·曼斯菲尔德的自由主义观

A Discussion on Harvey Mansfield's Idea of Liberalism

哈维·曼斯菲尔德(Harvey C.Mansfield,Jr.,1932—)是斯特劳斯学派的主要代表人物之一,他秉承其师斯特劳斯对自由主义的批评,但将这种批评植根于美国的自由主义历史谱系之中,对自由主义的意蕴、美国自由主义的困境以及走出困境之方案进行了自己的阐发。曼斯菲尔德对自由主义的批评对于我们认识斯特劳斯学派的价值立场以及美国自由主义本身的历史和理论具有很大的启发意义。

As one of the main representatives of the. Straussian group, Harvey Mansfield follows his teacher, i. e. , Leo Strauss＇s critique of liberalism. Mansfield roots his critique of liberalism into American liberalism＇s historical genealogy and forms his own judgement on the connotation of liberalism, the troubles of American liberalism and the concerning solutions. Mansfield＇s critique on liberalism is illuminating for us to understand the value positions of the Straussian group, the history and theory of American liberalism itself.