Machiavelli in Context | The Prince, 13–16: The Art of Being a Prince (Lecture 9)
Lecture 9: Chapter 13 contains Machiavelli’s denunciation of the common practice of his day for Italian city-states to rely on auxiliary soldiers. In his discussion in the following chapter of how a prince prepares himself for war, Machiavelli stresses practical exercises of both mind and body and the necessity of studying history.
Machiavelli also lays out part of what is new in his political thought by pointing out that human weakness lessens the value of those in the past who have written of ideal, imaginary republics. Such works will not get a prince very far, for often he must act in less-than-ideal ways in order to be an effective ruler. Machiavelli also contrasts having a particular virtuous quality, such as generosity, and appearing to have it. Which is more vital for a ruler?
Recommended Readings:
Machiavelli, The Prince, translated by Peter Bondanella, chapters 13–16.
-
1:54:17
Kim Iversen
5 hours agoFired from 'Rising'! Briahna Joy Gray Gives Behind-the-Scenes Revelations and Opens Up About Her Departure
15.7K54 -
2:37:09
Roseanne Barr
3 hours agoIs Trump running a clandestine military operation? | The Roseanne Barr Podcast #52
45.4K95 -
23:16
Alexis Wilkins
6 hours agoBETWEEN THE HEADLINES WITH ALEXIS WILKINS: UKRAINE HIT LIST, HOUTHIS, AG GARLAND, HUNTER BIDEN TRIAL
1.68K2 -
33:10
The Nima Yamini Show
2 hours agoAlpha King Nima Exposes All on H3 Podcast!
151 -
27:12
DepressedGinger
1 day ago $0.05 earnedALL 50 US States Election Predictions right now!
2124 -
40:51
Candace Owens
5 hours agoAnother Person Fired For Criticizing Israel?! | Candace Ep. 5
3.39K37 -
LIVE
Right Side Broadcasting Network
5 days agoLIVE REPLAY: President Trump Celebrates His Birthday at Club 47 - 6/14/24
6,982 watching -
49:57
The StoneZONE with Roger Stone
3 hours agoOwen Shroyer & Roger Stone Together For What Could Be The Last Time On Infowars | The StoneZONE
12.6K9 -
1:05:07
Edge of Wonder
6 hours agoJesus’ Childhood Revealed in Manuscript & Britney Spears Mandela Effect
16.4K8 -
1:52:18
2 MIKES LIVE
5 hours ago2 MIKES LIVE #78 OPEN MIKE FRIDAY!
19.1K4