Leo Strauss: Political Philosopher and Jewish Thinker - Paperback

by Christopher Bruell (Contribution by), Kenneth L. Deutsch (Contribution by), Hillel Fradkin (Contribution by)

In this book, 19 prominent representatives of each side in the basic division among Strauss's followers explore his contribution to political philosophy and Jewish thought. The volume presents the most extensive analysis yet published of Strauss's religious heritage and how it related to his work, and includes Strauss's previously unpublished 'Why We Remain Jews, ' an extraordinary essay concerned with the challenge posed to Judaism by modern secular thought. The extensive introduction interrelates the major themes of Strauss's thought.

Author Biography

Kenneth L. Deutsch is Professor of Political Science at State University of New York at Geneseo.