Machiavelli in Love argues that the key to modernity is its
understanding of love. This understanding, a reformulation of
classical eros and Christian agape and caritas, accounts for
significant aspects of modern political thought and practice,
ranging from its conception of beauty, to its theories of power and
constitutionalism, to its understanding of philosophy. To explore
this modern conception of love Haig Patapan returns to Machiavelli
and the origins of modernity, where the radical nature of the
proposed changes compelled detailed elaboration and defence,
allowing us to discern with greater clarity the choices faced and
the claims advanced. Machiavelli in Love examines Machiavelli's
'modern' understanding of love and its political and philosophical
consequences by relying on the distinctions he himself makes
between his epistolary, poetical and political works. Each chapter
of the book engages different facets of his thought to yield a
comprehensive appreciation of Machiavellian love and fear and its
implication for modernity. Machiavelli in Love is a unique and
fascinating book that will appeal to students and scholars in
fields as diverse as intellectual history, philosophy, and
political science.
General
| Imprint: |
Lexington Books
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| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
November 2007 |
| First published: |
December 2007 |
| Authors: |
Haig Patapan
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| Dimensions: |
229 x 153 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
182 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-7391-2575-5 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Politics & government >
General
Promotions
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| LSN: |
0-7391-2575-3 |
| Barcode: |
9780739125755 |
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