On Tyranny - Leo Strauss - Bog

On Tyranny: An Interpretation of Xenophon's Hiero is a philosophical work by Leo Strauss that analyzes the ancient Greek text Hiero by Xenophon. The book explores the nature of tyranny and the relationship between the tyrant and the people, as well as the role of the philosopher in society. Strauss argues that tyranny is not simply a form of government, but a moral and spiritual condition that can arise in any society. He also emphasizes the importance of the philosopher in resisting tyranny and preserving freedom. The book is a thought-provoking analysis of a classic text that remains relevant to contemporary political discourse.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.