Leo Strauss

Political Philosophy German-American 1899 – 1973 104 quotes

A German-American political philosopher who emphasized the importance of classical political thought and the esoteric meaning of philosophical texts.

Quotes by Leo Strauss

The modern world is characterized by the absence of natural right.

Natural Right and History 1953

The greatest danger to philosophy is the loss of wonder.

The City and Man 1964

The true philosopher is a lover of wisdom.

The City and Man 1964

The greatest political virtue is prudence.

Natural Right and History 1953

The modern project is characterized by the attempt to overcome scarcity.

An Introduction to Political Philosophy 1962

The greatest political question is the question of the best way of life.

What Is Political Philosophy? 1959

The greatest good is the life of reason.

The City and Man 1964

The modern world is characterized by the attempt to create a universal society.

Natural Right and History 1953

The greatest danger to political philosophy is historicism.

What Is Political Philosophy? 1959

The greatest political problem is the problem of education.

The City and Man 1964

The modern project is characterized by the attempt to achieve perfect freedom.

An Introduction to Political Philosophy 1962

The greatest good is the pursuit of knowledge.

The City and Man 1964

The modern world is characterized by the attempt to overcome human nature.

Natural Right and History 1953

The greatest political question is the question of the common good.

What Is Political Philosophy? 1959

The greatest danger to philosophy is relativism.

The City and Man 1964

The true meaning of a text is often hidden between the lines.

Persecution and the Art of Writing 1952

The greatest political problem is the problem of virtue.

The City and Man 1964

The modern project is characterized by the attempt to create a new morality.

An Introduction to Political Philosophy 1962

The greatest good is the understanding of the whole.

The City and Man 1964

The modern world is characterized by the attempt to abolish suffering.

Natural Right and History 1953