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Reaction Or Reformation?: Leo Strauss And American Constitutional Law, Andrew C. Spiropoulos
Reaction Or Reformation?: Leo Strauss And American Constitutional Law, Andrew C. Spiropoulos
Andrew C. Spiropoulos
This article explains the importance of the work of the political theorist Leo Strauss to the study of American constitutional law. The foundation of Strauss's work was his belief that the civilization of the West faces a profound crisis. This crisis, he argued, was a crisis of modernity, by which he meant modern political philosophy. The nature of this crisis is the West's loss of faith in reason, the cornerstone of its way of life. This loss of faith threatens the intellectual, spiritual, and even physical health of the West. Strauss argued that this crisis came about because of the …
Reaction Or Reformation?: Leo Strauss And American Constitutional Law, Andrew C. Spiropoulos
Reaction Or Reformation?: Leo Strauss And American Constitutional Law, Andrew C. Spiropoulos
Andrew C. Spiropoulos
This article explains the importance of the work of the political theorist Leo Strauss to the study of American constitutional law. The foundation of Strauss's work was his belief that the civilization of the West faces a profound crisis. This crisis, he argued, was a crisis of modernity, by which he meant modern political philosophy. The nature of this crisis is the West's loss of faith in reason, the cornerstone of its way of life. This loss of faith threatens the intellectual, spiritual, and even physical health of the West. Strauss argued that this crisis came about because of the …
The Enumeration Clause, Andrew Spiropoulos
The Enumeration Clause, Andrew Spiropoulos
Andrew C. Spiropoulos
No abstract provided.
The Flag Protection Act Of 1989, Andrew Spiropoulos
The Flag Protection Act Of 1989, Andrew Spiropoulos
Andrew C. Spiropoulos
No abstract provided.