Leo Strauss: Philosophy vs. Politics

This video delves into the fundamental analysis and ideas presented by Leo Strauss, a German-born scholar of political philosophy, in his seminal works: 'Natural Right and History' and 'Persecution and the Art of Writing.' It includes a discussion of his criticisms on positivism, historicism, and nihilism, as well as the concepts of "Exoteric Meaning" and "Esoteric Meaning" in intellectual life. These works have had a profound impact on the field of political philosophy. However, it is crucial to emphasize that the focus is solely on the ideas themselves, rather than on the theorist/philosopher. This approach aims to decanonize the author and separate them from their work, as part of my project to "ruthlessly criticize everything existing" using philosophical ideas while refraining from canonizing the theorist.

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