Enlightenment, Science, and Political Authorship (Prof. Avi Lifschitz)
Interventions | The Intellectual History Podcast
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Exploring the Political Agency and Philosophical Authorship of Historical Figures
This chapter examines Frederick II of Prussia's dual role as a political figure and philosophical writer, considering the nuances of his principles versus his actions. It also contrasts his treatment in historical analysis with prominent thinkers like Edmund Burke and John Locke.
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