1. A few thoughts on Werner Dannhauser (1929-2014), the Straussian political scientist & onetime Commentary editor, who recently died.
4. The point about Nietzsche not being boring is key. Dannhauser hated being bored. Was restless. Also explains D's compulsive gambling.
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5. Unlike many 1st generation Straussians, Dannhauser didn't take to scholarship easily. He kept wanting to escape to "real life"
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6. Dannhauser periodically broke off from school by working variously as social worker, truck dispatcher, union staffer, Commentary editor
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