Leo Strauss and the Theologico-Political Problem

ISBN-13: 9780521856478 / Angielski / Twarda / 2006 / 206 str.

Heinrich Meier (Universität Munchen)

Opis

This book, by one of the most prominent interpreters of Leo Strauss's thought, is the first to examine the theme that Leo Strauss considered to be key to his entire intellectual enterprise. The theologico-political problem refers to the confrontation between the theological and the political alternative to philosophy as a way of life. In this study, Heinrich Meier clarifies the distinction between political theology and political philosophy and sheds new light on the unifying center of Strauss' philosophical work. The book is the culmination of his work on the general topic of the theologico-political problem.

Recenzje

'Unlike most similar collections, however, this one holds together rather well.' Political Studies Review

Spis treści

Preface to the American edition; Part I. The Theologico-Political Problem: 1. The theologico-political problem; 2. On the genealogy of faith in Revelation; 3. Death as God: a note on Martin Heidegger; Part II. The History of Philosophy and the Intention of the Philosopher: Reflections on Leo Strauss; Part III. What is Political Theology?; Part IV. Why Political Philosophy?: Appendix: two unpublished lectures by Leo Strauss; 1. The living issues of German postwar philosophy (1940); 2. Reason and revelation (1948).