Leo Strauss
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.
The greatest danger to philosophy is the loss of wonder.
The true philosopher is a lover of wisdom.
The greatest political virtue is prudence.
The modern project is characterized by the attempt to overcome scarcity.
The greatest political question is the question of the best way of life.
The greatest good is the life of reason.
The modern world is characterized by the attempt to create a universal society.
The greatest danger to political philosophy is historicism.
The greatest political problem is the problem of education.
The modern project is characterized by the attempt to achieve perfect freedom.
The greatest good is the pursuit of knowledge.
The modern world is characterized by the attempt to overcome human nature.
The greatest political question is the question of the common good.
The greatest danger to philosophy is relativism.
The true meaning of a text is often hidden between the lines.
The greatest political problem is the problem of virtue.
The modern project is characterized by the attempt to create a new morality.
The greatest good is the understanding of the whole.
The modern world is characterized by the attempt to abolish suffering.