Leo Strauss
Leo Strauss · Philosophy & Social Sciences
Political philosopher and scholar of classical political thought
1899, Kirchhain, Germany — 1973, Annapolis, Maryland, United States
Germany · United States
Leo Strauss is recognized among Jewish contributors to Philosophy & Social Sciences — Political philosopher and scholar of classical political thought
Leo Strauss was a German-born political philosopher who revived the serious study of classical and medieval political thought, arguing for a careful ("esoteric") reading of great texts and shaping generations of scholars at the University of Chicago. He was born into an observant German-Jewish family, was active in Zionist youth circles as a young man, and fled Nazi Germany before settling in the United States. His Jewish identity is well documented.
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Political philosopher and scholar of classical political thought
Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Philosophy
