- Paperback: 283 pages
- Publisher: University Of Chicago Press; 1 edition (Dec 1 1995)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0226776891
- ISBN-13: 978-0226776897
- Product Dimensions: 2.3 x 1.5 x 0.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 458 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #813,324 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Revered and reviled, Leo Strauss has left a rich legacy of work that continues to spark discussion and controversy. This volume of essays ranges over critical themes that define Strauss's thought: the tension between reason and revelation in the Western tradition, the philsophical roots of liberal democracy, and especially the conflicting yet complementary relationship between ancient and modern liberalism. For those seeking to become acquainted with this provocative thinker, one need look no further.
About the Author
Leo Strauss (1899-1973) was the Robert Maynard Hutchins Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the University of Chicago. His contributions to political philsophy include Natural Right and History, The Political Philosophy of Hobbes, The City and the Man, Thoughts on Machiavelli, Persecution and the Art of Writing, What Is Political Philosophy?, The History of Political Philosophy, and The Rebirth of Classical Rationalism, all available from the University of Chicago Press.
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Read Slowly, Concrete Hard, Jun 12 2011
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This review is from: Liberalism Ancient and Modern (Paperback)
This is an excellent collection of essays that provide a perfect framework through which to understand American political thought and democracy.
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Great book-good critical thinking skills required ., Jun 2 2008
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slow read-need critical thinking skills to process. makes a great bathroom book or a go to sleep book. not as dreary as One hundred years of Solitude(the ultimate go to sleep book) or Heidigger
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Battle Royal!, April 26 2000
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This review is from: Liberalism Ancient and Modern (Paperback)
At first Liberalism and Ancient and Modern square off against one another in the dusty city square. They circle, making faints, looking for an opening in their opponent's defenses. Ancient Liberalism strikes first, grappling with Modern. They strain, the sweat beeding on their brows as they try to gain advantage. Who will come out the victor? Will Ancient apply its fearsome sleeper hold? Will Ancient cheat, ignoring the rules of battle? Read Strauss' excellent, action packed novel in order to find out!
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