Leo Strauss

The ancients against the moderns

Virtue, the regime, and the great books.

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The political philosopher whose teaching on classical virtue, natural right and the dangers of relativism shaped a generation of neoconservative intellectuals.

social

Deeply traditional; feared relativism and modern nihilism.

economic

Largely indifferent to economics; order and virtue came first.

governance

Sought a return to classical political philosophy and natural right.

Notable for

'Natural Right and History'
Revived classical political philosophy
Mentored the 'Straussians'

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