Strauss
The City and Man
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226777016
- author:
- Strauss
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1978
- Pages:
- 254
- Genre:
- Political science & theory
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The City and Man is a collection of essays by Leo Strauss that explore the works of Aristotle, Plato, and Thucydides. In these thought-provoking pieces, Strauss seeks to liberate modern political philosophy from the constraints of ideology by engaging with classical thinkers in a way that remains relevant today.
Through his analyses of Aristotle's Politics, Plato's Republic, and Thucydides' Peloponnesian Wars, Strauss demonstrates a deep understanding of these foundational texts. His essays offer a nuanced exploration of the relationships between philosophy, history, and politics, shedding new light on the enduring significance of classical thought.
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