The essays collected in Persecution and the Art of Writing all deal with one problem—the relation between philosophy and politics. Here, Strauss sets forth the thesis that many philosophers, especially political philosophers, have reacted to the threat of persecution by disguising their most controversial and heterodox ideas.
By:
Leo Strauss Imprint: Chicago University Press Country of Publication: United States Edition: Reprinted edition Dimensions:
Height: 22mm,
Width: 14mm,
Spine: 1mm
Weight: 284g ISBN:9780226777115 ISBN 10: 0226777111 Pages: 208 Publication Date:15 October 1988 Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
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A / AS level
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Further / Higher Education
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active