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Harvard Professor’s Masterclass on Machiavelli | Harvey Mansfield

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Machiavelli on Power and Morality

This chapter examines Machiavelli's nuanced views on necessity, goodness, and acquisition, revealing his challenge to conventional morality. It contrasts Machiavelli's political philosophy with modern capitalism, discussing the complexities of human motives and the interplay between political power and economic pursuits.

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