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Machiavelli: Philosophy in an Hour
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
- Length: 1 hr and 37 mins
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Summary
Philosophy for busy people. Listen to this succinct account of the philosophy of Machiavelli in just one hour.
Niccolò Machiavelli’s work remains misunderstood – synonymous with wicked scheming and underhand politics – nearly 350 years after his death. His philosophy of statecraft was scientific and highly rational, leaving sentiment, and ultimately morality, to one side. His advice is as relevant to modern politics as it was during the Renaissance – and reflects many profound and disturbing truths about the human condition.
This audiobook is an expert account of Machiavelli’s life and philosophical ideas – entertainingly written and above all easy listening. Also included are selections from Machiavelli’s work, suggested further reading, and chronologies that place Machiavelli in the context of the broader scheme of philosophy.
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‘Well-written, clear and informed, they have a breezy wit about them . . .I find them hard to stop reading.’ New York Times
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‘A godsend in this era of the short attention span.’ New York Times
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- Bapir
- 10-07-15
Excellent
I have read the prince
And this introduction on Machiavelli made me to read it again. This time with a different mindset.
I recommend this work to students of political science.
The performance of the narrator is excellent, as usual.
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- MR BAIG
- 01-06-24
Very good
Very good really enjoyed this book. Just wish that I’d read it before going to Rome and Florence.
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- Paul c
- 20-05-19
Short but sweet
Good introduction to Machiavelli. Brief but to the point introduction and a great place to start on learning about this person. Well written and performed well.
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- C. Petros
- 11-06-17
Eye opener...
Excellent narrator. Loved it! A realistic writing about the human condition and how the world is run at most levels. A true eye opener and a reading for all ages. A book for people with ambition.
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- Paul
- 17-03-18
The Prince
This was more of a criticism of Machiavelli than an unbiased look at the philosophy. A big disappointment
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