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When Being Good at Your Job Makes You a Bad Person (Episode 193)

Stoa Conversations: Stoicism Applied

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Exploring Ethical Dilemmas in Leadership Through Machiavelli

This chapter explores the tension between role ethics and personal morality, focusing on political leadership through the lens of Machiavelli's 'The Prince'. It examines how the demands of effective governance may require actions that clash with traditional ethical values, prompting a reevaluation of morality in various contemporary roles.

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