Machiavelli: Philosophy in an Hour
Published on 1. March 2012
94 pages
978-0-00-746358-9 (ISBN)
Description
Philosophy for busy people. Read a succinct account of the philosophy of Machiavelli in just one hour.
Niccolo Machiavelli's work remains misunderstood - synonymous with wicked scheming and underhand politics - nearly 350 years after his death. His philosophy of statecraft was scientific and highly rational, leaving sentiment, and ultimately morality, to one side. His advice is as relevant to modern politics as it was during the Renaissance - and reflects many profound and disturbing truths about the human condition.
Here is a concise, expert account of Machiavelli's life and philosophical ideas - entertainingly written and easy to understand. Also included are selections from Machiavelli's work, suggested further reading, and chronologies that place Machiavelli in the context of the broader scheme of philosophy.
Niccolo Machiavelli's work remains misunderstood - synonymous with wicked scheming and underhand politics - nearly 350 years after his death. His philosophy of statecraft was scientific and highly rational, leaving sentiment, and ultimately morality, to one side. His advice is as relevant to modern politics as it was during the Renaissance - and reflects many profound and disturbing truths about the human condition.
Here is a concise, expert account of Machiavelli's life and philosophical ideas - entertainingly written and easy to understand. Also included are selections from Machiavelli's work, suggested further reading, and chronologies that place Machiavelli in the context of the broader scheme of philosophy.
Reviews / Votes
'Well-written, clear and informed, they have a breezy wit about them . . .I find them hard to stop reading.' New York Times'Witty, illuminating, and blessedly concise' Wall Street Journal
'Each of these little books is witty and dramatic and creates a sense of time, place, and character . . . I cannot think of a better way to introduce oneself and one's friends to Western civilization.' Boston Globe
'A godsend in this era of the short attention span.' New York Times
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Edition
Digital original
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Edition type
Digital original
Product notice
Reflowable
File size
2,16 MB
ISBN-13
978-0-00-746358-9 (9780007463589)
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Paul Strathern has lectured in philosophy and mathematics and now lives and writes in London. A Somerset Maugham prize winner, he is also the author of books on history and travel as well as five novels. His articles have appeared in a great many publications including the Observer (London) and the Irish Times. His own degree in philosophy was earned at Trinity College, Dublin.
