Machiavelli on how democracies die
The Gray Area with Sean Illing
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Machiavelli's Complex Legacy
This chapter explores the motivations behind Machiavelli's writings, particularly in relation to the oppressive regime that influenced his work. It emphasizes the nuances of his famed assertion about fear in leadership, arguing for a form of fear rooted in respect and legality rather than arbitrary tyranny.
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