Strauss and His Critics

4.00–7.30pm | Saturday, April 11
Elm Library, 31 Whitney Avenue

An afternoon seminar examining Leo Strauss’s influential Natural Right and History as well as contemporary disputes about Strauss’s project and influence. What distinguishes Strauss’s approach to the interpretation of canonical figures in the history of political thought? Why did he see a tension between historicism and natural rights? What are the fundamental differences he saw between ancient and modern political thought and can his interpretation of each be defended from his critics?

This seminar will be led by Gregory Collins and Peter Wicks. Copies of Natural Right and History will be provided to all participants. Dinner will be served.

Schedule
4.00–5.15 The Argument of Natural Right and History
5.15–5.30 Break
5.30–6.30 Contemporary Debates Over Strauss’s Project
6.30–7.30 Dinner

This event is open to current Yale students.

Co-sponsored by the Intercollegiate Studies Institute.

At present this seminar is at capacity. If you would like to be added to the wait list contact Peter Wicks.