Overview
"Presents the early published writings of the distinguished political philosopher Leo Strauss, available here for the first time in English. ""Zank places at the reader's disposal the young Strauss's passionate advocacy of political Zionism and his early confrontations with Spinoza, consideration of whom helped lead Strauss to formulate his teaching on 'the quarrel between the ancients and the moderns.'"" - National Review"
Full Product Details
Author: Leo Strauss ,
Michael Zank ,
Michael Zank
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Imprint: State University of New York Press
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 2.50cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.454kg
ISBN: 9780791453292
ISBN 10: 0791453294
Pages: 258
Publication Date: 06 June 2002
Audience:
College/higher education
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General/trade
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Undergraduate
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
This is a welcome collection of short writings of Leo Strauss ... Each of these essays contains intimations of the brilliance that Strauss is to show all through his writings. - Review of Metaphysics Zank places at the reader's disposal the young Strauss's passionate advocacy of political Zionism and his early confrontations with Spinoza, consideration of whom helped lead Strauss to formulate his teaching on 'the quarrel between the ancients and the moderns.' - National Review To understand Leo Strauss, one has to see him in his original background: Germany of the 1920s. Michael Zank's translation and introduction enable us to reconstruct his background: a young Jewish philosopher, influenced by Cohen and by Heidegger, between orthodoxy, Zionism, and atheism. The book helps us to make sense of the young Strauss-and possibly of the whole Strauss. - Remi Brague, University Paris In recent years, interest in the thought and writings of Leo Strauss has increased dramatically, both in the United States and abroad. This valuable contribution toward our understanding of Strauss brings to our attention little-known writings from his youth. The editor's contribution is thorough, lucid, and thought-provoking. - Stanley Rosen, Boston University Readers interested in Strauss's thought and development, in the turmoil of German Jewry in the period following the first World War, in political Zionism, and in 'religious philosophy' generally, will find very much material here for study and contemplation. The collection and presentation are praiseworthy and should be eagerly received. - Ralph Lerner, The University of Chicago
Author Information
Michael Zank is Assistant Professor of Religion at Boston University. He is the author of The Idea of Atonement in the Philosophy of Hermann Cohen.
