The Concept of Religion in Machiavelli: Political Methodology, Propaganda and Ideological Enlightenment
This study explores Machiavelli’s perspective on the interplay between religion and political rule. Rather than being an enemy of religion itself, we argue that the Florentine thinker was critical of its particular interpretations and applications. Specifically, Machiavelli highlights the detrimenta...
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| Language: | English |
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2024
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| In: |
Religions
Year: 2024, Volume: 15, Issue: 10 |
| Further subjects: | B
Modernity
B State B Religion B Machiavelli B Rule B Modernism |
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