Essential Material In Western Philosophy: Part 1
Discover the essential material in Western philosophy with Part 1 of our curated guide, featuring foundational books like Niccolo Machiavelli's 'The Prince' for political science. Dive into key philosophical texts and authors that shaped Western thought, perfect for students and enthusiasts seeking core readings.
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The Prince
by Niccolo Machiavelli
Here is the world's most famous master plan for seizing and holding power. Astonishing in its candor The Prince even today remains a disturbingly realistic and prophetic work on what it takes to be a prince . . . a king . . . a president. When, in 1512, Machiavelli was removed from his post in his beloved Florence, he resolved to set down a treatise on leadership that was practical, not idealistic. In The Prince he envisioned would be unencumbered by ordinary ethical and moral values; his prince would be man and beast, fox and lion. Today, this small sixteenth-century masterpiece has become essential reading for every student of government, and is the ultimate book on power politics.
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Leviathan, or, The matter, forme and power of a commonwealth ecclesiasticall and civil
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