{"product_id":"the-truth-about-leo-strauss-catherine-h-zuckert-9780226993331","title":"The Truth about Leo Strauss: Political Philosophy and American Democracy","description":"Is Leo Strauss truly an intellectual forebear of neoconservatism and a powerful force in shaping Bush administration foreign policy? \u003ci\u003eThe Truth about Leo Strauss\u003c\/i\u003e puts this question to rest, revealing for the first time how the popular media came to perpetuate an oversimplified view of a complex and wide-ranging philosopher. In doing so, it corrects our perception of Strauss, providing the best general introduction available to the political thought of this misunderstood figure.\u003cbr\u003e Catherine and Michael Zuckert--both former students of Strauss--guide readers here to a nuanced understanding of how Strauss's political thought fits into his broader philosophy. Challenging the ideas that Strauss was an inflexible conservative who followed in the footsteps of Nietzsche, Heidegger, and Carl Schmitt, the Zuckerts contend that Strauss's signature idea was the need for a return to the ancients. Through their work, they conclude that Strauss was a sober defender of liberal democracy, aware of both its strengths and its weaknesses. \u003cbr\u003e Balanced and accessible, \u003ci\u003eThe Truth about Leo Strauss\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read for anyone who wants to more fully comprehend this enigmatic philosopher and his much-disputed legacy.\u003cbr\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eThe Truth about Leo Strauss\u003c\/i\u003e is the most balanced and insightful book yet written about Strauss's thought, students, and political influence. It dispels myths promulgated by both friends and foes and persuasively traces the conflicting paths that American thinkers indebted to Strauss have taken.\"--William Galston, Brookings Institution\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Catherine H. Zuckert,Michael P. Zuckert\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0226993337\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780226993331\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University of Chicago Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/15\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 316\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.97lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.86h x 6.12w x 0.67d","brand":"Catherine H. Zuckert","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48086430613759,"sku":"9780226993331","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_cd74eca8-70f9-4589-a6a7-5ce4b409cf58.jpg?v=1769094628","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-truth-about-leo-strauss-catherine-h-zuckert-9780226993331","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}