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.
Table of Content
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
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.
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