Thoughts on Machiavelli

Book • 1958

Mentioned by

Mentioned by

Harvey Mansfield

as a primary influence on his understanding and interpretation of Machiavelli.

Mentioned by

Maurizio Viroli

as a book that made famous the idea that Machiavelli was a teacher of evil.

Mentioned by

Steven Smith

as an enormously difficult book.

Mentioned by

Auron Macintyre

, who refers to Strauss' expansion on Machiavelli's argument.

Recommended by

Auron Macintyre

for its insights into Machiavelli's work, although caution is advised regarding Strauss's own interpretations.

Mentioned by

Auron Macintyre

when discussing Machiavelli's view on republics and virtuous people.

Mentioned as a book in which Strauss project is visible, especially when describing Machiavelli's project in words that are very similar to his own.

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