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Machiavelli and epicureanism : an investigation into the origins of early modern political thought /
The ancient history of philosophy furnishes us with two towering traditions: that of classical political science (Plato and Aristotle), and that of classical hedonism (Epicurus and Lucretius). In the work of Machiavelli, some of the language from classical political science is borrowed or retained;...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Lanham :
Lexington Books,
c2012.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | The ancient history of philosophy furnishes us with two towering traditions: that of classical political science (Plato and Aristotle), and that of classical hedonism (Epicurus and Lucretius). In the work of Machiavelli, some of the language from classical political science is borrowed or retained; but the substance of the political science built into Machiavelli's model is actually anchored in the classically hedonistic heritage. By studying Lucretius' poem De Rerum Nature and its impact on literary and political circles in Machiavelli's Florence, an examination is undertaken into the way tha. |
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| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (xi, 213 p.) |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 201-207) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780739177112 0739177117 1283658747 9781283658744 |