Leo Strauss, Philosopher: European Vistas

by Antonio Lastra (Editor), Josep Monserrat-Molas (Editor)

Overview

This volume presents, for the first time in English, the approaches to Leo Strauss being pursued by European scholars in Spain, Italy, and Germany. Whereas the traditions of Strauss interpretation have, until recently, focused on issues of interest to political science and, to a lesser extent, religious studies, this collection makes a powerful contribution to the recent philosophical consideration of Strauss. Each essay treats a unique thread emerging from the tapestry of Straussian thought, illustrating Strauss's thinking on the reading of ancient texts and on the relationship between philosophy and politics. In doing so, Strauss is placed squarely and uncompromisingly within the history of philosophy, in conversation with a large range of philosophical figures.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781438461359
Publisher:	State University of New York Press
Publication date:	05/12/2016
Series:	SUNY series in the Thought and Legacy of Leo Strauss
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	170
File size:	678 KB

About the Author

Antonio Lastra is External Researcher of Instituto Franklin de Investigación en Estudios Norteamericanos de la Universidad de Alcalá in Spain. Josep Monserrat-Molas is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Barcelona.

Table of Contents

Preface and Acknowledgments
Abbreviations

Antonio Lastra
A Proem

Carlo Altini
Philosophy and History of Philosophy

Alessandra Fussi
Loyalty and Love of Wisdom in Plato’s Republic

Jordi R. Sales-Coderch
Engaged Citizenship

Mauro Farnesi Camellone
The City and Stranger

Till Kinzel
Lessing’s Importance for the Philosopher

Josep Monserrat-Molas
An Epilogue

Notes on Contributors
Index

Editorial Reviews

"This is a really wonderful volume, a compelling narrative of Strauss as a reader of philosophical texts who both originated a new way of philosophical exploration as well as freely responded to philosophical and historical circumstances of his time." — Jeffrey A. Bernstein, College of Holy Cross

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