Leo Strauss's Defense of the Philosophic Life: Reading "What Is Political Philos

Description: Leo Strauss's Defense of the Philosophic Life by Rafael Major Leo Strauss "What Is Political Philosophy?" addresses almost every major theme in his lifes work and is often viewed as a defense of his overall philosophic approach. Written by scholars well-known for their expertise on Strauss thought, this book includes essays that apply to Strauss the same meticulous approach he developed in reading others. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Leo Strausss What Is Political Philosophy? addresses almost every major theme in his lifes work and is often viewed as a defense of his overall philosophic approach. Yet precisely because the book is so foundational, if we want to understand Strausss notoriously careful and complex thinking in these essays, we must also consider them just as Strauss treated philosophers of the past: on their own terms. Each of the contributors in this collection focuses on a single chapter from What Is Political Philosophy? in an effort to shed light on both Strausss thoughts about the history of philosophy and the major issues about which he wrote. Included are treatments of Strausss esoteric method of reading, his critique of behavioral political science, and his views on classical political philosophy. Key thinkers whose work Strauss responded to are also analyzed in depth: Plato, Al-Farabi, Maimonides, Hobbes, and Locke, as well as twentieth-century figures such as Eric Voegelin, Alexandre Kojève, and Kurt Riezler. Written by scholars well-known for their insight and expertise on Strausss thought, the essays in this volume apply to Strauss the same meticulous approach he developed in reading others. The first book-length treatment on a single book by Strauss, Leo Strausss Defense of the Philosophic Life will serve as an invaluable companion to those seeking a helpful introduction or delving deeper into the major themes and ideas of this controversial thinker. Author Biography Rafael Major is the director of faculty development at the Jack Miller Center for Teaching Americas Founding Principles and History. He teaches at Ursinus College. Table of Contents INTRODUCTION. Thinking Through Strausss Legacy Rafael Major CHAPTER 1. Reading "What Is Political Philosophy?" Nasser Behnegar CHAPTER 2. "Political Philosophy and History" Catherine Zuckert CHAPTER 3. Leo Strausss "On Classical Political Philosophy" Nathan Tarcov CHAPTER 4. Philosophic Politics and Theology: Strausss "Restatement" Christopher Nadon CHAPTER 5. How Strauss Read Farabis Summary of Platos "Laws" Daniel Tanguay CHAPTER 6. Strauss on Maimonidess Secretive Political Science Joshua Parens CHAPTER 7. Leo Strausss "On the Basis of Hobbess Political Philosophy" Devin Stauffer CHAPTER 8. Strauss on Locke and the Law of Nature Michael Zuckert CHAPTER 9. Fishing for Philosophers: Strausss "Restatement" on the Art of Writing David Janssens CHAPTER 10. "Kurt Riezler: 1882-1955" and the "Problem" of Political Philosophy Susan Meld Shell List of Contributors Index Review "What is Political Philosophy? is Strausss most comprehensive, and arguably most introductory, work. But the fact that each chapter focuses on key themes more fully elaborated elsewhere creates the need for a systematic supplementary text. With this collection of essays, the reader is afforded helpful guidance to the way each of the chapters relates to, illuminates, and is illuminated by other major treatments of the same themes by Strauss. The book will attract a broad readership among the many who are involved in or attentive to the ongoing debate over Strausss controversial thought." (Thomas L. Pangle, University of Texas at Austin)" Review Quote With Leo Strausss Defense of the Philosophic Life , Rafael Major has produced an outstanding volume distinctive among the many books treating Strausss thought for its attempts to read Strauss as closely as Strauss reads other philosophers. The essays accomplish expertly this task with one of the most interesting and revealing of Strausss books, What is Political Philosophy?, covering the entire range of Strausss interpretations from Xenophon to the twentieth century. Details ISBN0226924211 Short Title LEO STRAUSSS DEFENSE OF THE PH Language English ISBN-10 0226924211 ISBN-13 9780226924212 Media Book Format Paperback Imprint University of Chicago Press Place of Publication Chicago, IL Country of Publication United States Edited by Rafael Major DEWEY 320.01 Year 2013 Author Rafael Major Pages 232 Illustrations black & white illustrations UK Release Date 2013-01-04 Publication Date 2013-01-04 NZ Release Date 2013-01-04 US Release Date 2013-01-04 Publisher The University of Chicago Press Audience General AU Release Date 2013-01-03 Subtitle Reading "What Is Political Philosophy?" We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:48706712;

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