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“The Truth about Leo Strauss is the most balanced and insightful book yet written about Strauss's thought, students, and political influence. It dispels myths promulgated by both friends and foes and persuasively traces the conflicting paths that American thinkers indebted to Strauss have taken.”

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William Galston

William Galston, born in 1946, is an accomplished political scientist and public affairs commentator in the United States. He has a significant influence in the field of American political theory and policy analysis, particularly in the areas of democratic theory and political philosophy. Galston has taught at several renowned universities and served as an advisor to various think tanks. more

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