I’ve received several emails over the years asking me to explain what I mean by the “Straussians.” With the theme of “myths” this week, I thought it was a good time to go into more detail. The Straussians are a particular type of American conservative based on the teachings of Leo Strauss through perhaps his most important student, Harry Jaffa. Jaffa became somewhat of a … Continue reading Who are the “Straussians”?