Liberalism Ancient and Modern

Liberal democratic thought in the 20th century is composed of two strands: the classical, which emphasizes human excellence, and the modern, which emphasizes individual freedom and social equality. In these essays, Strauss examines the ambiguous relationship between these tendencies.

Gandirea liberal-democratica din secolul al XX-lea este compusa din doua aspecte: clasicul, care pune accentul pe excelenta umana, si cel modern, care pune accentul pe libertatea individuala si egalitatea sociala. In aceste eseuri, Strauss examineaza relatia ambigua dintre aceste tendinte.