Quentin Skinner
Emeritus Professor of Humanities at Queen Mary University of London. He is a renowned intellectual historian and author of numerous books on Renaissance and Modern Intellectual History.
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Aug 23, 2009 • 48min
Machiavelli: Nigel Warburton and Quentin Skinner
Nigel Warburton interviews Quentin Skinner on Machiavelli's 'The Prince', discussing virtues in public life, historical context of Florence in 1513, Machiavelli's critique of traditional virtues, and the role of deception in politics. They explore the necessity of prioritizing state safety over morality and delve into the complexities of moral decision-making in politics.
