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Persecution and the Art of Writing

by Leo Strauss

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ISBN13: 9780226777115
ISBN10: 0226777111
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The essays collected in Persecution and the Art of Writing all deal with one problemthe relation between philosophy and politics. Here, Strauss sets forth the thesis that many philosophers, especially political philosophers, have reacted to the threat of persecution by disguising their most controversial and heterodox ideas.

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Paperback reprint. Originally published by the Free Press, New York, 1952. All these essays deal with the relation between philosophy and politics.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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About the Author

Leo Strauss's contributions to political philosophy include Natural Right and History, Platonic Political Philosophy, and The Rebirth of Classical Political Rationalism, all published by the University of Chicago Press.

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction

2. Persecution and the Art of Writing

3. The Literary Character of the Guide for the Perplexed

4. The Law of Reason in the Kuzari

5. How to Study Spinoza's Theologico-Political Treatise

Index

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ISBN:
9780226777115
Author:
Strauss, Leo
Publisher:
University of Chicago Press
Location:
Chicago :
Subject:
General
Subject:
Authorship
Subject:
Popular Culture
Subject:
Philosophy and religion
Subject:
Philosophy, medieval
Subject:
Persecution
Subject:
Philosophy, jewish
Subject:
Judaism and philosophy
Subject:
Popular Culture - General
Copyright:
c195
Edition Description:
1
Series Volume:
no. 84
Publication Date:
October 1988
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
Professional and scholarly
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
214
Dimensions:
8.52x5.57x.53 in. .54 lbs.
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