1. Trigger warning. I'm starting a twitter-essay on the sexual politics of Leo Strauss.
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7. Family life is based on biology/nature -- hence not philosophic. Friendship -- based on dialogue -- is philosophic.
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@HeerJeet Yes, despite the focus on natural right, at its basis there is a rejection of nature, history, etc.
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7. For philosophy to occur, the young must leave their family and seek the company of the philosopher. See opening of Plato's Republic.
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8. The family is the enemy of philosophy. Must be tolerated for prudential reasons but real relationship is friends/philosphers
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