Liberal democratic thought in the twentieth century is composed of two strands: the classical, which emphasizes human excellence, and the modern, which emphasizes individual freedom and social equality. In this collection of essays, Strauss examines the ambiguous relationship between these tendencies, seeking to illuminate the democratic discourse.
- ISBN10 0465039286
- ISBN13 9780465039289
- Publish Date December 1968
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 14 March 1991
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Basic Books
- Format Hardcover
- Language English