An examination of the notion of "tyranny" in Machiavelli's works, with special reference to the Prince and the Discourses. This notion proves to be very elusive, although Machiavelli is often regarded as the teacher of tyrants. This exploration is followed by a study of the literary genre of the Prince.
G. Giorgini (2008). The Place of the Tyrant in Machiavelli’s Political Thought and the Literary Genre of the Prince. HISTORY OF POLITICAL THOUGHT, 29, 230-256.
The Place of the Tyrant in Machiavelli’s Political Thought and the Literary Genre of the Prince
GIORGINI, GIOVANNI
2008
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An examination of the notion of "tyranny" in Machiavelli's works, with special reference to the Prince and the Discourses. This notion proves to be very elusive, although Machiavelli is often regarded as the teacher of tyrants. This exploration is followed by a study of the literary genre of the Prince.File in questo prodotto:
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