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Episode #94- How Machiavellian was Machiavelli? (Part I)

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The Biggest Misconception About Machiavelli

The biggest misconception about machiavelli was that he thought that the best, most effective form of government was the rule of a single, unquestioned strong man. If you read just a few hot summaries of the prints, or skim the book looking for the juiciest bits of morally ambiguous advice, it does appear to be what bertrand russell called, quote, a handbook for gangsters. So let's dip our toe into these texts and see if we can bust some of the myths about Machiavelli.

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