Leo Strauss, philosopher : European vistas / edited by Antonio Lastra and Josep Monserrat-Molas.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Lastra, Antonio, editor.

Monserrat, Josep, editor.

Series:

SUNY series in the thought and legacy of Leo Strauss

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Strauss, Leo.

Physical Description:

xxvi, 143 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Albany : State University of New York Press, [2016]

Summary:

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. Book jacket.

Contents:

A Proem / Antonio Lastra Lastra, Antonio 1

Philosophy and History of Philosophy / Carlo Altini Altini, Carlo 15

Loyalty and Love of Wisdom in Plato's Republic / Alessandra Fussi Fussi, Alessandra 43

Engaged Citizenship / Jordi R. Sales-Coderch Sales-Coderch, Jordi R. 67

The City and Stranger / Mauro Farnesi Camellone Camellone, Mauro Farnesi 81

Lessing's Importance for the Philosopher / Till Kinzel Kinzel, Till 101.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781438461335

143846133X

OCLC:

919252668