The Highest Thing in Machiavelli's Writing

The distinction between philosophy and reve ation maps on to, or at least is isomorphic with, or intimately related with the distinction philosophy and politics. And that is, for strauss, the highest theme in machiavelli's writing. In his view, what straus, if i recall that quote, when he says, there is not one true insight in machiaVElli that was not perfectly well known classes. It's one of many times where strauss it seems like he's being dismissed. But if you think about it for a second and unpack it, you realize what a profound compliment that is,.