Leo Strauss in Northeast Asia [Hardcover]

This book analyzes the reception of Leo Strauss and his political philosophy in Northeast Asia. By juxtaposing the central idea of Strausss political philosophy with the question of modernity, the contributors explore the eclectic adaptations of Strauss in Northeast Asian countries as a philosophical appropriation across cultures.

Examining how Strausss philosophy was first introduced in Northeast Asia, the book sheds light on the similarities and differences in experiences, challenging the dominant approach which attributes various receptions of Strauss in Northeast Asia solely to sociopolitical circumstances. This book also seeks to move beyond a China-centric approach to investigate the possible transcultural appeals of Strausss political philosophy by exploring the cases of Japan and South Korea.

Appealing to a wide network of scholars and practitioners in East Asia engaged in rethinking cultural particularities, this volume will be attractive to upper-level undergraduate students, graduate students, and advanced researchers in political philosophy, political theory, and Asian politics.

Part 1: General Overview  1. Introduction: Receptions of Leo Strauss in Northeast Asia  Part 2: Leo Strauss across Culture  2. Leo Strauss and the Problems of Political Philosophy: A Brief Survey  3. Leo Strauss and the East-West Dialogue  Part 3: The Places of Leo Strauss in Northeast Asia  4. Studies on Leo Strauss in Japanese Academia  5. Beyond Left and Right: Leo Strauss in China  6. Leo Strauss, China, and Political Utopianism  7. A Review of Korean Studies on Leo Strauss  Part 4: Leo Strauss and Northeast Asia&nblós