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In Leo Strauss on the Borders of Judaism, Philosophy, and History, Jeffrey A. Bernstein explores how the thought of Leo Strauss amounts to a model for thinking about the connection between philosophy, Jewish thought, and history. For Bernstein, Strauss shows that a close study of the history of philosophy—from the \"ancients\" to \"medievals\" to \"moderns\"—is necessary for one to appreciate the fundamental distinction between the forms of life Strauss terms \"Jerusalem\" and \"Athens,\" that is, order through revealed Law and free philosophical thought, respectively. Through an investigation of Strauss's published texts; examination of his intellectual biography and history; and making use of correspondence, archival materials, and seminar transcripts, Bernstein shows how Strauss's concern with the relation between Judaism and philosophy spanned his entire career. His findings will be of use to those interested in the thought of Strauss, the history of Jewish thought, and the relation between religion, philosophy, and politics.
Editions of Leo Strauss on the Borders of Judaism, Philosophy, and History
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- ISBN 9781438456515
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781438456522
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- ISBN 9781438456539
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In Leo Strauss on the Borders of Judaism, Philosophy, and History, Jeffrey A. Bernstein explores how the thought of Leo Strauss amounts to a model for thinking about the connection between philosophy, Jewish thought, and history. For Bernstein, Strauss shows that a close study of the history of philosophy—from the \"ancients\" to \"medievals\" to \"moderns\"—is necessary for one to appreciate the fundamental distinction between the forms of life Strauss terms \"Jerusalem\" and \"Athens,\" that is, order through revealed Law and free philosophical thought, respectively. Through an investigation of Strauss's published texts; examination of his intellectual biography and history; and making use of correspondence, archival materials, and seminar transcripts, Bernstein shows how Strauss's concern with the relation between Judaism and philosophy spanned his entire career. His findings will be of use to those interested in the thought of Strauss, the history of Jewish thought, and the relation between religion, philosophy, and politics.
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In Leo Strauss on the Borders of Judaism, Philosophy, and History, Jeffrey A. Bernstein explores how the thought of Leo Strauss amounts to a model for thinking about the connection between philosophy, Jewish thought, and history. For Bernstein, Strauss shows that a close study of the history of philosophy—from the \"ancients\" to \"medievals\" to \"moderns\"—is necessary for one to appreciate the fundamental distinction between the forms of life Strauss terms \"Jerusalem\" and \"Athens,\" that is, order through revealed Law and free philosophical thought, respectively. Through an investigation of Strauss's published texts; examination of his intellectual biography and history; and making use of correspondence, archival materials, and seminar transcripts, Bernstein shows how Strauss's concern with the relation between Judaism and philosophy spanned his entire career. His findings will be of use to those interested in the thought of Strauss, the history of Jewish thought, and the relation between religion, philosophy, and politics.
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Philosophy and Religion > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Social and political philosophy
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How long is Leo Strauss on the Borders of Judaism, Philosophy, and History and how many pages does it have?
Leo Strauss on the Borders of Judaism, Philosophy, and History has 258 page(s)
Is Leo Strauss on the Borders of Judaism, Philosophy, and History part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series in the Thought and Legacy of Leo Strauss
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Leo Strauss on the Borders of Judaism, Philosophy, and History?
Jeffrey A. Bernstein
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