Leo Strauss · 1950
An exploration of natural law and civil rights in historical context.
Harvey Mansfield recommends it because it is the most easy one to begin with for learning Straussian methods.
A speaker recommends a book written by someone else.
“Look for a Straussian. Look at Strauss's books, especially natural right in history. That's the most easy one to begin with,…”
Why: It is the easiest one to begin with for learning Straussian methods.
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