Leo Strauss and His Legacy: A Bibliography

by Lexington Books

Overview

With over 10,000 entries, this bibliography is the most comprehensive guide to published writing in the tradition of Leo Strauss, who lived from 1899 to 1973 and was one of the most influential political philosophers of the twentieth century. John A. Murley provides Strauss's own complete bibliography and identifies the work of hundreds of Strauss's students, and their students' students. Leo Strauss and His Legacy charts the path of influence of a beloved teacher and mentor, a deep and lasting heritage that permeates the classrooms of the twenty-first century. Each new generation of students of political philosophy will find this bibliography an indispensable resource.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780739106167
Publisher:	Lexington Books
Publication date:	07/21/2005
Pages:	952
Product dimensions:	6.68(w) x 8.92(h) x 1.71(d)

About the Author

John A. Murley is Professor of Political Science at Rochester Institute of Technology. He is coeditor (with John A. Alvis) of Willmoore Kendall: Maverick of American Conservatives (Lexington Books, 2002).

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Bibliography of Leo Strauss Chapter 2 Leo Strauss and His Legacy: A Bibliography Chapter 3 Appendix Chapter 4 Index

Editorial Reviews

John Murley admirably continues the mission he took on more than a decade ago—cataloguing the work and impact of Leo Strauss. Leo Strauss and His Legacy draws attention away from the rants and fantasies of Anne Norton and Shadia Drury and returns it to Strauss's genuine scholarly legacy and intention.

Claremont Review of Books

John Murley admirably continues the mission he took on more than a decade ago—cataloguing the work and impact of Leo Strauss. Leo Strauss and His Legacy draws attention away from the rants and fantasies of Anne Norton and Shadia Drury and returns it to Strauss's genuine scholarly legacy and intention.

Claremont Review Of Books

John Murley admirably continues the mission he took on more than a decade ago--cataloguing the work and impact of Leo Strauss. Leo Strauss and His Legacy draws attention away from the rants and fantasies of Anne Norton and Shadia Drury and returns it to Strauss's genuine scholarly legacy and intention.--Claremont Review of Books

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