The Limits of Machiavelli's Political Thinking

Machiavelli's political thinking focuses on stability and placation rather than transformative ideals. He emphasizes the importance of fear and love as emotions that contribute to stability in a state. However, Machiavelli lacks a sense of contradiction and enjoyment, which are important in contemporary political discourse. His ideas are more aligned with a conservative approach, seeking stability rather than transformative change. Machiavelli's thinking is limited because he doesn't consider the possibility of transcendence or the role of the unconscious in politics.