Victor Strauss (446 results)

Paperback. Condition: Fair. 2015 Reprint of 1948 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition. Not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. On Tyranny is Leo Strauss's classic reading of Xenophon's dialogue Hiero, or Tyrannicus, in which the tyrant Hiero and the poet Simonides discuss the advantages and disadvantages of exercising tyranny. Strauss taught that liberalism in its modern form contained within it an intrinsic tendency towards extreme relativism, which in turn led to two types of nihilism. The first was a brutal nihilism, expressed in Nazi and Marxist regimes. In On Tyranny, he wrote that these ideologies, both descendants of Enlightenment thought, tried to destroy all traditions, history, ethics, and moral standards and replace them by force under which nature and mankind are subjugated and conquered. The second type-the gentle nihilism expressed in Western liberal democracies-was a kind of value-free aimlessness and a hedonistic permissive egalitarianism, which he saw as permeating the fabric of contemporary American society. In the belief that 20th century relativism, scientism, historicism, and nihilism were all implicated in the deterioration of modern society and philosophy, Strauss sought to uncover the philosophical pathways that had led to this situation. The resultant study led him to advocate a tentative return to classical political philosophy as a starting point for judging political action. On Tyranny is a complex and stimulating book with its 'parallel dialogue' made all the more striking since both participants take such unusual, highly provocative positions and so force readers to face substantial problems in what are often wholly unfamiliar, even shocking ways. --Robert Pippin - History and Theory.…

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Condition: Acceptable. CONSIDERABLE UNDERLINING. A readable copy. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact (However the dust cover may be missing). Pages can include considerable notes--in pen or highlighter--but the notes cannot obscure the text. Book may be a price cutter or have a remainder mark.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. 2015 Reprint of 1948 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition. Not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. On Tyranny is Leo Strauss's classic reading of Xenophon's dialogue Hiero, or Tyrannicus, in which the tyrant Hiero and the poet Simonides discuss the advantages and disadvantages of exercising tyranny. Strauss taught that liberalism in its modern form contained within it an intrinsic tendency towards extreme relativism, which in turn led to two types of nihilism. The first was a brutal nihilism, expressed in Nazi and Marxist regimes. In On Tyranny, he wrote that these ideologies, both descendants of Enlightenment thought, tried to destroy all traditions, history, ethics, and moral standards and replace them by force under which nature and mankind are subjugated and conquered. The second type-the gentle nihilism expressed in Western liberal democracies-was a kind of value-free aimlessness and a hedonistic permissive egalitarianism, which he saw as permeating the fabric of contemporary American society. In the belief that 20th century relativism, scientism, historicism, and nihilism were all implicated in the deterioration of modern society and philosophy, Strauss sought to uncover the philosophical pathways that had led to this situation. The resultant study led him to advocate a tentative return to classical political philosophy as a starting point for judging political action. On Tyranny is a complex and stimulating book with its 'parallel dialogue' made all the more striking since both participants take such unusual, highly provocative positions and so force readers to face substantial problems in what are often wholly unfamiliar, even shocking ways. --Robert Pippin - History and Theory.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Illustrated. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Good - Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name - GOOD PAPERBACK Standard-sized.

Condition: good. This book is in good condition. The cover has minor creases or bends. The binding is tight and pages are intact. Some pages may have writing or highlighting.

Condition: good. This book is in Good condition. There may be some notes and highligting but otherwise the book is in overall good condition.

DVD. Condition: Used - Good.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Due to age and/or environmental conditions, the pages of this book have darkened. Foxing is present on one or more pages. Solid binding. Moderate edgewear on the boards. Shows more than the usual amount of shelf wear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book.…

cloth, dust jacket. 8vo. cloth, dust jacket. (xii), 340 pages. First edition. Ownership stamp on front free endpaper.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. large hardcover in very good + condition with very good dust jacket.

Hardcover. Very Good. Boards have some mild scuffing and edgewear. Minor wear at head of spine. Pages are clean. Previous owner's neat bookplate on front free end paper. No dust jacket. Loaded with black and white and color lithographs. Printing Lithography Hardcover First Edition.

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,850grams, ISBN:0914114018.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 20th Anniversary edition". VERY GOOD CONDITION , clean, solid, bright; Gold spine & cover titles on black cloth hard covers. ; Color Illustrations (quality art); np 400pg?thick pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 20th Anniversary edition". VERY GOOD CONDITION , clean, solid, bright; Gold spine & cover titles on black cloth hard covers. ; Color Illustrations (quality art); np 400pg?thick pages.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 4to, hardcover. Vg condition in good dj. Faint foxing to fore-edge of text-block, not affecting contents, text bright & clean; dj lightly rubbed & edge-worn. xiv, 814 p., illus. (part color).

cloth. thick 4to. cloth. Not paginated. Two volumes. Second edition. Wear to the head of the spine of volume one. Boards lightly soiled. Bump at the bottom of both the front and rear boards of volume two. A very good set. Sections on The History of Lithography, Modern Lithography, The Flow of the Lithographic Production, The Creative Art Department and 12 others. Filled with illustrations in color.…

cloth. thick 8vo. cloth. xvi, 814, (2) pages. First edition. Lacking the dust jacket, else a near fine copy. A massive book covering all aspects of the printing industry. Includes sectons on illustration and binding methods.

Condition: New.

Hard cover. Condition: Fine in very good dust jacket. NO PREVIOUS OWNER'S NAME EB 31. Edith Strauss (illustrator).

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 6-7 days from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Hardback with protected dust-wrapper. 340pp, illustrated by Edith Struass. Ex-library copy with usual library markings. A decent copy. (bs115). Strauss, Edith (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Pied Piper Press (NY, 1949). 28 pages, clothbound, very good condition, no jacket.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Two volume set. Binding tight, pages unmarked, corners sllightly worn with board showing at corners, otherwise in very good condition. Foxing on the top page edges. Your purchase benefits the world-wide relief efforts of Mennonite Central Committee.