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The Truth about Leo Strauss - Political Philosophy and American Democracy (Paperback)
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The Truth about Leo Strauss - Political Philosophy and American Democracy (Paperback)
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Is Leo Strauss truly an intellectual forebear of neoconservatism
and a powerful force in shaping Bush administration foreign policy?
"The Truth about Leo Strauss" puts this question to rest, revealing
for the first time how the popular media came to perpetuate an
oversimplified view of a complex and wide-ranging philosopher. In
doing so, it corrects our perception of Strauss, providing the best
general introduction available to the political thought of this
misunderstood figure.
Catherine and Michael Zuckert--both former students of
Strauss--guide readers here to a nuanced understanding of how
Strauss's political thought fits into his broader philosophy.
Challenging the ideas that Strauss was an inflexible conservative
who followed in the footsteps of Nietzsche, Heidegger, and Carl
Schmitt, the Zuckerts contend that Strauss's signature idea was the
need for a return to the ancients. Through their work, they
conclude that Strauss was a sober defender of liberal democracy,
aware of both its strengths and its weaknesses.
Balanced and accessible, "The Truth about Leo Strauss" is a
must-read for anyone who wants to more fully comprehend this
enigmatic philosopher and his much-disputed legacy.
""The Truth about Leo Strauss" is the most balanced and insightful
book yet written about Strauss's thought, students, and political
influence. It dispels myths promulgated by both friends and foes
and persuasively traces the conflicting paths that American
thinkers indebted to Strauss have taken."--William Galston,
Brookings Institution
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