Leo Strauss: The Early Writings (1921-1932) »

The early published writings of the distinguished political philosopher Leo Strauss, available here for the first time in English.

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Translator Zank (religion, Boston U.) argues that the early writings of Jewish political and religious philosopher Strauss shed light on his later writings and situate him in his original context, that of a young German Jew caught between Enlightenment critiques of religion and disenchantment with existential atheism of the 1920s. Covering the period 1921 to 1932, the essays promote Strauss' political Zionism, critique Spinoza and his followers, and explore his attempts to reconcile Judaism and atheism. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)