Harvey Mansfield, Harvard's "annoying Socratic gadfly," spent decades championing lost causes. At 94, he's suddenly winning

Arts & Letters Daily5/2/2026

Summary

Harvey Mansfield, described as Harvard's "annoying Socratic gadfly," has spent decades championing lost causes. At 94 years old, he is now experiencing success in his endeavors.

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