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This title in other editionseBook editionsThe Truth about Leo Strauss: Political Philosophy and American Democracyby Catherine H. Zuckert
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments: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 Strausss 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 Strausss 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 Strausss 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 About the AuthorCatherine and Michael Zuckert are both Nancy R. Dreux Professors of Political Science at the University of Notre Dame. Catherine is the author of two books, including Postmodern Platos, also published by the University of Chicago Press. Michael is the author of three books, including Natural Rights and the New Republicanism. Table of ContentsPreface Introduction: Mr. Strauss Goes to Washington? Part I: Strauss Chapter One. The Return to the Ancients: An Overview of the Straussian Project Strauss's Philosophical Project Strauss's Departure from Heidegger and Nietzsche Strauss's Analysis of the Contemporary Crisis Strauss's Way Back to Ancient Political Philosophy Strauss's Rereading of the History of Philosophy Political Philosophy and Politics Chapter Two. Strauss—Modernity—America Proposition 1: America Is Modern Proposition 2: Modernity Is Bad Proposition 3: America Is Good Straussian Ambiguities Chapter Three. Leo Strauss as a Postmodern Political Thinker The Problem of the Postmodern Strauss's Postmodernism: After Nietzsche Strauss's Postmodernism: After Heidegger Derridean Postmodernism Contrasting the Two Forms of Postmodernism Chapter Four. The Man Who Gave Away the Secrets: On Esotericism How Shadia Drury Read Leo StraussXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none"On Esotericism and Noble Lies Looking for Secrets in All the Wrong Places Chapter Five. Leo Strauss—Teacher of Evil? Strauss and the "Tyrannical Teaching" The Thrasymachean Thesis The Machiavellian Moment Strauss and Schmitt Part II: Straussians Chapter Six. The Emergence of the Straussian Study of America Water Berns: The Virtuous Republic Martin Diamond: Finding the Founding Harry Jaffa: Aristotelianizing America Chapter Seven: Straussian Geography Conclusion Notes Index What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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