Is the U.S. helping speed up its own decline? with Damon Linker
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Philosophical Battles: Strauss and Schmitt
This chapter delves into the complex philosophical relationship between Leo Strauss and Carl Schmitt, focusing on Strauss's critique of Schmitt's anti-liberalism and the latter's failure to offer viable alternatives. It examines the implications of political engagement versus philosophical contemplation and the moral frameworks within political ideologies, particularly in the context of American history and figureheads like Abraham Lincoln. The discussion extends to the evolution of political thought amid shifting ideologies, critiquing the administrative state established during Woodrow Wilson's progressivism and the subsequent calls for a return to earlier ideals.
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