Leo Strauss's Theory of Regime --The Relationship between Philosophy and Political Society--

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  • レオ・シュトラウスのレジーム論 --哲学と政治社会の関係についての考察--
  • レオ ・ シュトラウス ノ レジームロン : テツガク ト セイジ シャカイ ノ カンケイ ニ ツイテ ノ コウサツ

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The political philosopher Leo Strauss makes many points that are under discussion. One of his most impmiant theses concerns the notion of "regime." According to Strauss, "regime" originates from the Greek word politeia. The concept of politeia is more fundamental than any laws and the order, the form, which gives society its character. This paper discusses the importance of the principles related to "regime." It is structured as follows : First, I confirm the important relationship between a way of life and a regime because the definition of "regime" is inherent in the former. Second, I reveal that all regimes originate in human work, regardless of the form of the regime. Third, I examine how the best regime is established on the basis of Strauss's interpretations of Plato's Republic. Finally, I suggest that a philosopher transcends the regime to which he belongs, and conclude with a discussion of what the relationship between philosophy and political society should be.

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