The Truth about Leo Strauss: Political Philosophy and American Democracy by Zuckert, Catherine H.; Zuckert, Michael P - 2006-09-25

University Of Chicago Press, 2006-09-25. Hardcover. Good.

University of Chicago Press, 2006. First edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Clean copy with no hint of use.

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University of Chicago Press, 2006-09-25. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

New. 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' political thought fits into his broader philosophy. Challenging the idea that Strauss was an inflexible conservative who followed in the foot-steps of Nietzsche, Heidegger, and Carl Schmitt, the Zuckerts contend that Strauss' 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,… Read More

Univ of Chicago Pr, 2006. Hardcover. New. 320 pages. 9.00x6.25x1.00 inches.