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Straussian

Straussian

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Relating to the ideas of Leo Strauss, a political thinker
  • adjective
  • /ˈstraʊsiən/
  • Jargon
: straussiano
  • Critics argue that the Straussian approach can lead to political elitism and a disconnect from ordinary citizens.
  • Straussian approach
  • Straussian political

Examples

  • Within the general confines of the Straussian semantic universe, the pieces of the puzzle fit together and make sense.

    Academic text (2018)
  • The question does not need to have a Straussian formulation or conclusion, but it does need to be asked again and again.

    Academic text (2001)
  • But what if we take a short step outside the Straussian semantic universe?

    Academic text (2018)
  • Some issues in the philosophy of mathematics could also be superimposed onto the Straussian semantic universe in interesting ways.

    Academic text (2018)
  • One way to challenge these Straussian conceptual orthodoxies is through a staged encounter with heterodoxies, with new devils and devils' advocates.

    Academic text (2018)
  • Caesar is a Straussian political scientist who philosophizes about politics rather than resting content with abstract affirmations of the superiority of the philosophical life.

    Academic text (2000)
  • A good, typical Straussian objection that can be made against the sort of thing I have been saying so far is this: yes, there are philosophical issues of all kinds, including issues about language, numbers, the full scope of existence (extraterrestrial intelligent life, etc.), and so on.

    Academic text (2018)
  • Moreover, the arguments they use to challenge themselves should not merely be drawn from the sanctioned places in the Straussian universe of discourse (Xenophon, etc.).

    Academic text (2018)
  • Many political theorists today are influenced by Straussian philosophy in their analyses of governance.

  • The Straussian interpretation of classical texts emphasizes hidden meanings and deeper questions.

Surface Forms

Straussian positive

Morphology

Straussian = Strauss (transparent) = Strauss + ian

The suffix '-ian' is commonly used to form adjectives indicating a relationship to a person or their ideas.

Etymology

Straussian comes from the name Strauss and the ending -ian, which means 'related to' or 'from'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of Freudian: Straussian means ideas or readings that follow Leo Strauss, so it means 'in the style of' his thought.