Why Theory

The Prince

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Oct 1, 2023
Ryan and Todd analyze Machiavelli's The Prince and its influence on later political thinkers. They discuss Machiavelli's novelty and limitations, the relevance of his ideas in modern politics, the non-existence of the Other and the People in his work, his perspective on reading texts, and the concept of unthinkable ideas and winning decisively. They also touch on actor performances in movies, the question of Machiavelli's thesis, and the limitations of contemporary politics.
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