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Which philosopher's interpretation did Strauss retrace?

  • Aristotle

  • Descartes

  • Hume

  • Kant

Answer

Aristotle's interpretation was retraced by Strauss. Strauss believed that Aristotle's philosophy was a form of esotericism, in which the true meaning of his teachings was hidden from the general public. Strauss argued that Aristotle's true philosophy was a form of naturalism, which rejected the supernatural and emphasized the importance of human reason.
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