Machiavelli is often seen as evil, deceptive and cruel. But what if he isn't? This podcast explores his controversial recommendations for rulers and we will discover how sometimes being a good person and being a good leader are simply incompatible. We will discover what Maviavelli's True Legacy is and how we should approach him when reading his work today.

The free spirit is detached contemplating these forbidden truths with a hard philosophical lens yet he also freely admits that this would plunge most people into Despair and that it requires a naturally cheerful disposition to reject this natural conclusion.

We discuss Nietzsche's concept of the 'free spirit' and his critique of truth..., alongside Machiavelli's pragmatic approach to power and ethics.... How can we create meaningful lives and build strong societies in a world without inherent values or absolute truths?

We'll also explore how these thinkers address the balance between individual freedom, societal needs, and the potential for 'toxic positivity'.

Listen more and let us know what you might object to and what you agree with us on this deep dive.

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