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Barry Shain on Equality, Rights, and Federalism

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Philosophical Legacies: Strauss and Jaffa on America's Founding

This chapter explores the philosophical contributions of Leo Strauss and Harry Jaffa, focusing on their differing views on political theory and the founding principles of the United States. It highlights Strauss's emphasis on the impact of modernity on traditional values and Jaffa's evolving perspective on the Declaration of Independence.

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