Liberalism Ancient And Modern

By Leo Strauss

Book Overview

Revered and reviled, Leo Strauss has left a rich legacy of work that continues to spark discussion and controversy. This volume of essays ranges over critical themes that define Strauss's thought: the tension between reason and revelation in the Western tradition, the philsophical roots of liberal democracy, and especially the conflicting yet complementary relationship between ancient and modern liberalism. For those seeking to become acquainted with this provocative thinker, one need look no further.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0465039286
• ISBN13: 9780465039289
• Release Date: January 1968
• Publisher: Basic Books
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Great book-good critical thinking skills required .

slow read-need critical thinking skills to process. makes a great bathroom book or a go to sleep book. not as dreary as One hundred years of Solitude(the ultimate go to sleep book) or Heidigger

Battle Royal!

At first Liberalism and Ancient and Modern square off against one another in the dusty city square. They circle, making faints, looking for an opening in their opponent's defenses. Ancient Liberalism strikes first, grappling with Modern. They strain, the sweat beeding on their brows as they try to gain advantage. Who will come out the victor? Will Ancient apply its fearsome sleeper hold? Will Ancient cheat, ignoring the rules of battle? Read Strauss' excellent, action packed novel in order to find out!