Dr. Joseph Brutto serves as associate professor of Political Science, Chairman of the Political Science and Economics department, and Director of the Advanced Studies program at Christendom College. He teaches classes on the origin of political thought, Catholic Social Doctrine, and Ancient and Political Philosophy, and more.

Today's Principles Live Lecture will focus on Machiavelli. Dr. Brutto will explain how, in many ways, Machiavelli's most famous writings still impact our Western society, even today. He briefly introduces us to Niccoló Machiavelli as a man, and follows up with the historical context of his writing. Secondly Dr. Brutto will tell us about what it is in the history of Western thought that Machiavelli is responding to, and lastly, it will conclude with a brief discussion in what Machiavelli's response is to Western thought.