About the book
This is the first book to deal with the Jewish thought of Leo Strauss. Known primarily as one of the leading contemporary political thinkers, this book reveals another side of Leo Strauss—as one of the most important Jewish thinkers of the present century. The author presents the Jewish thought of Leo Strauss as powerful, original, and provocative, but also as essential for grasping the true character of Strauss's thought. His Jewish thought may prove to be the key to the proper understanding of his philosophic thought as a whole.
Editions of Jew and Philosopher
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780791415658
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780791415665
- PDF
- ISBN 9781438404721
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This is the first book to deal with the Jewish thought of Leo Strauss. Known primarily as one of the leading contemporary political thinkers, this book reveals another side of Leo Strauss—as one of the most important Jewish thinkers of the present century. The author presents the Jewish thought of Leo Strauss as powerful, original, and provocative, but also as essential for grasping the true character of Strauss's thought. His Jewish thought may prove to be the key to the proper understanding of his philosophic thought as a whole.
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What is Jew and Philosopher about?
This is the first book to deal with the Jewish thought of Leo Strauss. Known primarily as one of the leading contemporary political thinkers, this book reveals another side of Leo Strauss—as one of the most important Jewish thinkers of the present century. The author presents the Jewish thought of Leo Strauss as powerful, original, and provocative, but also as essential for grasping the true character of Strauss's thought. His Jewish thought may prove to be the key to the proper understanding of his philosophic thought as a whole.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Jew and Philosopher?
History and Archaeology > History > History: specific events and topics > Social and cultural history
Where can I read a sample of Jew and Philosopher?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780791415658
How long is Jew and Philosopher and how many pages does it have?
Jew and Philosopher has 292 page(s)
Is Jew and Philosopher part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series in Judaica: Hermeneutics, Mysticism, and Religion
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Jew and Philosopher?
Kenneth Hart Green
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Jew and Philosopher is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780791415658) and paperback(ISBN 9780791415665) and pdf(ISBN 9781438404721)
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