Although his contributions to philosophy are revered and his writings have been collected, Eric Voegelin s persona will inevitably fade with the memories of those who knew him. This book preserves the human element of Voegelin by capturing those valuable personal recollections.

Barry Cooper and Jodi Bruhn conducted intensive interviews with Voegelin s wife, his closest friends, and his first-generation students many of whom have since passed on in order to bring to print everything important about his life and personality. American scholars will especially appreciate the glimpses...