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During this episode, Erick Nganyange and Professor Ron Cline delve into the infamous book "The Prince" by Niccolo Machiavelli. Although the book was published in 1532, five years after the author's death, it remains a significant work in political philosophy. Machiavelli, who was an Italian Renaissance diplomat, philosopher, and writer, was born in 1469 and died in 1527.One of the key questions discussed in the episode is why Machiavelli did not want to publish "The Prince" while he was still alive. Additionally, they examine the impact that the book had when it was finally published and the relevance it holds today. They also explore what lessons can be learned from this 400-year-old book.
A central idea in Machiavelli's philosophy is his belief that for a ruler, it is better to be widely feared than to be greatly loved. According to Machiavelli, a loved ruler retains authority by obligation, while a feared leader rules through the fear of punishment. The episode delves into what Machiavelli meant by this statement and its significance in modern politics.
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During this episode, Erick Nganyange and Professor Ron Cline delve into the infamous book "The Prince" by Niccolo Machiavelli. Although the book was published in 1532, five years after the author's death, it remains a significant work in political philosophy. Machiavelli, who was an Italian Renaissance diplomat, philosopher, and writer, was born in 1469 and died in 1527.One of the key questions discussed in the episode is why Machiavelli did not want to publish "The Prince" while he was still alive. Additionally, they examine the impact that the book had when it was finally published and the relevance it holds today. They also explore what lessons can be learned from this 400-year-old book.
A central idea in Machiavelli's philosophy is his belief that for a ruler, it is better to be widely feared than to be greatly loved. According to Machiavelli, a loved ruler retains authority by obligation, while a feared leader rules through the fear of punishment. The episode delves into what Machiavelli meant by this statement and its significance in modern politics.
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Thank you for listening.
You can contact us @: [email protected]