Machiavelli's ethics
Machiavelli's Ethics challenges the most entrenched understandings of Machiavelli, arguing that he was a moral and political philosopher who consistently favored the rule of law over that of men, that he had a coherent theory of justice, and that he did not defend the "Machiavellian"...
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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Princeton, NJ
Princeton University Press
2009
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| In: | Year: 2009 |
| Reviews: | Machiavelli's Ethics (2010) (Sullivan, Vickie B.)
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Ethics
B Machiavelli, Niccolò (1469-1527) B Machiavelli, Niccolò ; 1469-1527 B Electronic books |
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| Summary: | Machiavelli's Ethics challenges the most entrenched understandings of Machiavelli, arguing that he was a moral and political philosopher who consistently favored the rule of law over that of men, that he had a coherent theory of justice, and that he did not defend the "Machiavellian" maxim that the ends justify the means. By carefully reconstructing the principled foundations of his political theory, Erica Benner gives the most complete account yet of Machiavelli's thought. She argues that his difficult and puzzling style of writing owes far more to ancient Greek sources than is usually recog |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 0691141762 |