The problem inherent in the surface of things, and only in … - Leo Strauss

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The problem inherent in the surface of things, and only in the surface of things, is the heart of things.

Leo Strauss

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Leo Strauss (September 20, 1899 – October 18, 1973) was a German-born American philosopher who specialized in the study of classical political philosophy.

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The purpose of Plato, or of Aristotle, as Fārābī conceived of it, is sufficiently revealed in this seemingly conventional praise of philosophy.

Education to perfect gentlemanship, to human excellence, liberal education consists in reminding oneself of human excellence, of human greatness.

Philosophizing means, then, to ascend from public dogma to essentially private knowledge.

The problem inherent in the surface of things, and only in the surface of things, is the heart of things. - Leo Strauss

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