
Harvard Professor’s Masterclass on Machiavelli | Harvey Mansfield
Johnathan Bi
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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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