RJ Pastrito
Professor of politics and dean of the Graduate School of Statesmanship at Hillsdale College who holds the Shipley Chair in the American Constitution and delivers the lecture on The Federalist.
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Jun 18, 2025 • 33min
The Federalist: Publius and The Federalist
RJ Pastrito, politics professor and dean who holds the Shipley Chair in the American Constitution. He outlines why The Federalist matters, links the founders to classical thought, and explains Publius, the pen name. Short takes cover republican vs. democratic principles, the text’s twin aims of ratification and teaching, and why citizen education is vital.
