Darrin McMahon

Historian, author

Darrin McMahon is a historian and author who has contributed immensely to the understanding of intellectual history, especially in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. He received his PhD from the University of Chicago and is currently the Bright Professor of History at Florida State University. He is the author of several books, including "The Pursuit of Happiness: A History from the Greeks to the Present" and "Divine Fury: A History of Genius." Darrin McMahon has dedicated his life's work to understanding the context in which ideas play an important role, and the impact these ideas have had on our modern world. He examines the philosophies, metaphysics, and sciences that have been employed to debug and inspire the creativity of humankind. His works are often accompanied by insightful, sometimes provocative, interpretations and conclusions. He has had a great influence on our understanding of the shaping of ideas and their influences in the modern world. McMahon's work has been hailed by historians, intellectuals and philosophers alike as a significant contribution to the academic study of culture and intellectual history. His brilliance is evident in the way he shines light on the threads of cultural development, bringing them together to create a vivid tapestry. His works are inspiring and thought-provoking, providing readers with the opportunity to think critically and uncover the many meanings in history’s shifting forms.