"The Conduit of Modernity" is an academic book that explores the development of modern political philosophy and philosophy in general. It highlights the historical gap between the origins of modern political philosophy, embodied by Machiavelli, and the beginnings of modern philosophy, represented by Descartes. The author, Gordon B. Mower, argues that Machiavelli, through the reintroduction of the principle of autonomy into philosophy, enables a new causal analysis of history, while Descartes' modern perspective is based on the connection between epistemological considerations and scientific practice. Montaigne is viewed as a central figure who connects these two currents by developing a new form of skepticism that influences both Machiavelli's and Descartes' thoughts. This book offers an in-depth analysis of the interactions between these significant thinkers and their impact on modern philosophy.