Review: History of Political Philosophy (Cicero) edited by Leo Strauss and Joseph Cropsey

Review: History of Political Philosophy (Cicero) edited by Leo Strauss and Joseph Cropsey

June 7, 2026 · 57 min · Episode 168

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This episode explores James E. Holton's essay on Cicero from the History of Political Philosophy, focusing on the mixed regime and Cicero's conservative tendencies.

In this episode I return once again to the magnificent History of Political Philosophy to look at James E. Holton's essay on Cicero. I focus on the mixed regime and Cicero's conservative tendencies.

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Books & works: History of Political Philosophy

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