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Persecution and the Art of Writing - by Leo Strauss (Paperback)
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- The essays collected in Persecution and the Art of Writing all deal with one problem--the relation between philosophy and politics.
- About the Author: Leo Strauss's contributions to political philosophy include Natural Right and History, Platonic Political Philosophy, and The Rebirth of Classical Political Rationalism, all published by the University of Chicago Press.
- 214 Pages
- Social Science, Popular Culture
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The essays collected in Persecution and the Art of Writing all deal with one problem--the relation between philosophy and politics. Here, Strauss sets forth the thesis that many philosophers, especially political philosophers, have reacted to the threat of persecution by disguising their most controversial and heterodox ideas.From the Back Cover
The essays collected in Persecution And The Art Of Writing all deal with one problem-- the relation between philosophy and politics. Here, Strauss sets forth the thesis that many philosophers, especially political philosophers, have reacted to the threat of persecution by disguising their most controversial and heterodox ideas.About the Author
Leo Strauss's contributions to political philosophy include Natural Right and History, Platonic Political Philosophy, and The Rebirth of Classical Political Rationalism, all published by the University of Chicago Press.Dimensions (Overall): 8.52 Inches (H) x 5.57 Inches (W) x .53 Inches (D)
Weight: .54 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 214
Genre: Social Science
Sub-Genre: Popular Culture
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Leo Strauss
Language: English
Street Date: October 15, 1988
TCIN: 1006089332
UPC: 9780226777115
Item Number (DPCI): 247-08-9863
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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