History of Political Philosophy (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: Leo Strauss, Joseph Cropsey
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Publication Date: 1998-01-01
Features: This History of Political Philosophy, compiled by the German-American renowned political philosopher Leo Strauss and others, systematically and comprehensively introduces the political philosophy thoughts and works of major political philosophers from ancient Greece to the modern era. It extensively and deeply explores fundamental political philosophy issues such as human nature or essence, the origin and foundation of the state, the principles of socio-economic systems, the basis of morality or values, the essence of fairness or justice, as well as the best political systems and the best way of life for humanity. With the establishment of Strauss's reputation as a prominent political philosopher and due to the influence generated after the publication of this book, it has been revered as a classic work and authoritative textbook in political philosophy.