Leo Strauss and the American Right

Author: (Canada) Drouin, translated by Liu Hua and others
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: Leo Strauss was a mysterious political philosopher. During the administrations of Reagan and George H.W. Bush, many key positions in U.S. government institutions were occupied by his disciples. By the time of George W. Bush's presidency, especially after the "9/11" attacks, exploring the relationship between hardline politicians and the Straussians became a hot topic in public discourse. The author of this book, from a liberal standpoint, delivers a fierce critique of Strauss's political philosophy and points out that if this theory were to guide real-world politics, it would lead to severe consequences, potentially endangering the fundamental foundations of liberal democratic systems. Many of the author's arguments resonate strongly with liberal and liberal-left intellectuals in academia, making this book a frequently cited reference in debates.