Leo Strauss's Forgotten Letter.

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  • Author(s): Smith, Steven B.1
  • Source:
    Commentary. Oct2016, Vol. 142 Issue 3, p17-19. 3p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      Strauss, Leo, 1899-1973; Antisemitism; Conservatism; Conservatives; Political attitudes; Social history
    • Subject Terms:
      Israel
    • Abstract:
      The article focuses on how political philosopher Leo Strauss defended Israel against anti-Semitism of its political right through his letter to the editor of the conservative magazine "National Review." Topics include his usage of the word anti-Jewish, his goal to convince the readers regarding how conservatives should sympathize with the national project of Israel, and his opposition against Israel as socialist state considering how the country runs by political parties labor unions.