Niccolo Machiavelli

The Prince is widely thought to be one of the first works of modern political philosophy. Machiavelli was the first to decisively divorce politics from ethics. His political realism influenced many important figures in the developing field of materialist philosophy, including Francis Bacon, John Milton, Spinoza, Rousseau, Hume, Edward Gibbon, and Adam Smith. His treatise had a profound impact on political leaders throughout the modern west, including the founding fathers of the United States who, like Machiavelli, favored a republican form of government. Machiavelli emphasized the need for looking at the "effective truth" based on experience and historical fact, rather than theorizing about ideal republics or imaginary utopias. Controversial for advancing an amoral view of the world where any means are justified if they serve the ambitions of power, The Prince also ironically seems to undermine its own doctrine by predicting in some ways the doom of a strictly realist approach.

Fyrsten – den politiske klassiker nr. 1! Ny udgave - "klar og overskuelig!" Fyrsten er på én gang et politisk manifest og en håndbog i magtudøvelse, regeringskunst og lederskab. Den er også det første eksempel på et værk, der behandler politik som en objektiv realitet. Niccolò Machiavelli (1469-1527) kan betragtes som grundlæggeren af den politiske videnskab og leverer gennem sine dybtgående analyser indsigt i fundamentale problemstillinger som spørgsmålet om politikkens mål og forholdet mellem politik og moral. Fyrsten har siden sin fremkomst for mere end 500 år siden været et kontroversielt skrift, som stadig vækker modstand og debat – et sikkert tegn på, at Machiavellis tænkning også i dag er levende og aktuel. Den der læser Fyrsten, vil her finde en brutal, logisk verden, baseret på studiet af mennesket og af livet. Mennesket er her, som natur, i sine handlinger underordnet uforanderlige love, ikke opstillede efter moralske kriterier, men efter logiske. Det man må spørge mennesket om, er ikke, om det han gør, er godt og smukt, men om det er fornuftigt og logisk, om der er sammenhæng mellem midlerne og målet. Bogen har modtaget oversættelsesprisen fra Det Italienske Udenrigsministerium og er udgivet i samarbejde med Det Italienske Kulturinstitut, København. Interesseret i at vide mere? Så prøv AI (kunstig intelligens). Brug: bing.com - Tryk øverst: Copilot - Spørg om: Fritz Wolder Machiavelli HelikonMachiavelli-udgivelser fra Forlaget HELIKON: Fyrsten (1998/2020) Drøftelser af Livius (Discorsi) (2004) Krigskunsten (2012/2020) Krig og diplomati. De mindre skrifter (2020)Private breve (2023)Om Machiavelli:C. Paludan-Müller: Undersøgelse af Machiavelli som skribent (2021)Frederik de Store: Anti-Machiavel (2022)Købes ofte sammen med:Francesco Guicciardini: Råd og refleksioner (Ricordi) (2018) Fritz Wolder: Magtens manual (2001/2018)

With a mix of both respectable and immoral advice, The Prince is a frank analysis on political power. Separated into four sections, The Prince is both a guide to obtain power and an explanation on the aspects that affect it. The first section discusses the types of principalities. According to Machiavelli, there are four different types—hereditary, mixed, new and ecclesiastical. While defining each type, Machiavelli also discusses the implications of each. Next, The Prince identifies types of armies. There are hired armies, which Machiavelli himself expressed distrust of, loaned troops (also known as auxiliaries), native, or a mix of the three. With intriguing contrasts, the next section reveals the most effective behavior and characteristics for a ruler. While it is advised to be stingy over generous, cruel over merciful, and champions dishonesty over inconvenience, The Prince also stresses the importance of being a well-like ruler with an enhanced reputation, creating a complex character to portray. Finally, to highlight why the aforementioned sections are necessary and accurate, the last section of The Prince discusses the political state of 16th century Italy. With examples of both effective and ineffective policies and rulers, The Prince provides intriguing philosophical and political discourse as well as a detailed look at the innerworkings of the Italian government during the Renaissance. The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli introduces an unprecedented political analysis, creating a fascinating discussion on Renaissance politics while inviting readers to consider the evidence of Machiavelli’s studies present in modern-day government. Machiavelli’s work has paved the way for and shaped political parties that are still in practice even in a democratic society, consequently solidifying The Prince as an ever-present analysis of political science. This edition of Niccolò Machiavelli’s The Prince is presented in a modern font and features a new, eye-catching cover design. Providing both a riveting look into Renaissance politics and a relevant analysis of power, The Prince by Machiavelli possess a duality that preserves its influence.

With a mix of both respectable and immoral advice, The Prince is a frank analysis on political power. Separated into four sections, The Prince is both a guide to obtain power and an explanation on the aspects that affect it. The first section discusses the types of principalities. According to Machiavelli, there are four different types—hereditary, mixed, new and ecclesiastical. While defining each type, Machiavelli also discusses the implications of each. Next, The Prince identifies types of armies. There are hired armies, which Machiavelli himself expressed distrust of, loaned troops (also known as auxiliaries), native, or a mix of the three. With intriguing contrasts, the next section reveals the most effective behavior and characteristics for a ruler. While it is advised to be stingy over generous, cruel over merciful, and champions dishonesty over inconvenience, The Prince also stresses the importance of being a well-like ruler with an enhanced reputation, creating a complex character to portray. Finally, to highlight why the aforementioned sections are necessary and accurate, the last section of The Prince discusses the political state of 16th century Italy. With examples of both effective and ineffective policies and rulers, The Prince provides intriguing philosophical and political discourse as well as a detailed look at the innerworkings of the Italian government during the Renaissance. The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli introduces an unprecedented political analysis, creating a fascinating discussion on Renaissance politics while inviting readers to consider the evidence of Machiavelli’s studies present in modern-day government. Machiavelli’s work has paved the way for and shaped political parties that are still in practice even in a democratic society, consequently solidifying The Prince as an ever-present analysis of political science. This edition of Niccolò Machiavelli’s The Prince is presented in a modern font and features a new, eye-catching cover design. Providing both a riveting look into Renaissance politics and a relevant analysis of power, The Prince by Machiavelli possess a duality that preserves its influence.

Kaikkien aikojen tunnetuin hallitsemisen käsikirja nyt uutena suomennoksena. Firenzeläisen filosofin ja valtiomiehen Niccolo Machiavellin (1469-1527) Il Principe eli Ruhtinas ilmestyi ensimmäisen kerran vuonna 1532. Ruhtinas on yksi vaikuttavimmista ja vaikutusvaltaisimmista uuden ajan poliittisen filosofian tutkielmista. Machiavelli kirjoitti teoksensa ohjekirjaksi hallitsijoille, erityisesti Lorenzo de' Medicille, jonka toivoi kohottavan Firenzen entiseen loistoonsa ja yhdistävän Italian. Ruhtinas sisältää kosolti teräviä havaintoja suurten johtajien käytännöllisistä, juonikkaista ja jopa häikäilemättömistä vallanpitokeinoista, ja sen sisältämät ohjeet ovat sekä ihastuttaneet että kauhistuttaneet ihmisiä julkaisemisestaan saakka. Machiavellin näkemyksistä ja tarkoitusperistä on myös esitetty hyvin erilaisia tulkintoja. Vaikka näennäisesti Ruhtinas kuvaa oman aikansa vallankäyttöä, siitä huokuu laaja-alainen ymmärrys vallanpidosta, ja siksi se onkin ollut poliittisen kirjallisuuden ylittämätön klassikko jo liki viidensadan vuoden ajan. Italiassa asuvan kääntäjän Taru Nyströmin uusi mestarillinen suomennos on sujuva ja tavoittaa tarkasti Machiavellin ylistetyn klassikon vivahteet. Teokseen on laatinut johdannon ansioitunut filosofi ja politiikan tutkija Mikko Lahtinen.

The Discourses is a work of political history and philosophy. The work is an analysis of the first ten books of Livy's Ab urbe condita, which describe the expansion of Rome through the end of the Third Samnite War in 293 BCE. Machiavelli also discusses what can be learned from many other eras including contemporary politics. He describes Romans and other ancient peoples as superior models for his contemporaries, but he also describes political greatness as something which comes and goes amongst peoples, in cycles. Written in the early 16th century, The Discourses were published posthumously with papal privilege in 1531. The text comprises a dedication letter and three books with 142 numbered chapters. Many scholars have studied the coincidence that Livy's history also contained 142 books in addition to its introduction as well as other numerological curiosities that turn up in Machiavelli's writings. The Discourses is often said to have paved the way of modern republicanism. While the book is primarily a discussion of the classical history of early Ancient Rome, it strays very far from this subject matter and uses contemporary political examples to illustrate points. This case laminate collector's edition includes a Victorian inspired dust-jacket.

The Prince (1532), The Leviathan (1651), The Two Treatises of Government (1689), The Social Contract (1762), The Constitution of Pennsylvania (1776), The Original Texts of Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke Rousseau, and The Founding Fathers of the United States of AmericaThis DIN A4 paperback with glossy book cover printed on thick white paper contains the following original reprints in full: The Prince (1532) by Niccolo MachiavelliThe Leviathan (1651) by Thomas HobbesThe Two Treatises of Government (1689) by John LockeThe Social Contract (1762)The Constitution of Pennsylvania (1776) by The Founding Fathers of the United States of AmericaThis work was neatly cleaned and assembled by Mr. Peter Kanzler in Jeannette, Pennsylvania, to help students around the world by reducing the general cost of education.

"It is better to be feared than to be loved, if you can not be both." -Niccol Machiavelli, The Prince, 1503 Italian philosopher and diplomat Machiavelli wrote his best-known work The Prince (1513), a short political treatise based on his experiences with powerful rulers leading Italian city states. Throughout the ages, this book has been a guide to aspiring leaders on how to gain and maintain political power. Due to its often unscrupulous advice to politicians, The Prince was viewed negatively by leading Renaissance humanists and the Catholic Church even had banned the book. The current edition was translated by William K. Marriott and originally released in 1908. It is essential reading for students of political philosophy, political leaders, and anyone interested in what is considered one of the first works of modern political philosophy.

The Discourses is a work of political history and philosophy. The work is an analysis of the first ten books of Livy's Ab urbe condita, which describe the expansion of Rome through the end of the Third Samnite War in 293 BCE. Machiavelli also discusses what can be learned from many other eras including contemporary politics. He describes Romans and other ancient peoples as superior models for his contemporaries, but he also describes political greatness as something which comes and goes amongst peoples, in cycles. Written in the early 16th century, The Discourses were published posthumously with papal privilege in 1531. The text comprises a dedication letter and three books with 142 numbered chapters. Many scholars have studied the coincidence that Livy's history also contained 142 books in addition to its introduction as well as other numerological curiosities that turn up in Machiavelli's writings. The Discourses is often said to have paved the way of modern republicanism. While the book is primarily a discussion of the classical history of early Ancient Rome, it strays very far from this subject matter and uses contemporary political examples to illustrate points.

"Everything that occurs in the world, in every epoch, has something that corresponds to it in ancient times." -Niccol Machiavelli, Discourses, 1517 Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livius (1517), by Italian philosopher and diplomat Machiavelli, is considered by many a foundational text of modern republicanism. As an admirer of the ancient Romans, Machiavelli believed history was a way to learn useful lessons for the present. In this book, he describes how to build a republic inspired by the writings of Roman historian Titus Livius (64 BC-AD 12). The current edition was translated by Ninian Hill Thomson and originally released in 1883. It is essential reading for students of political philosophy, political leaders, and anyone interested in understanding the author's political beliefs.

"Everything that occurs in the world, in every epoch, has something that corresponds to it in ancient times." -Niccol Machiavelli, Discourses, 1517 Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livius (1517), by Italian philosopher and diplomat Machiavelli, is considered by many a foundational text of modern republicanism. As an admirer of the ancient Romans, Machiavelli believed history was a way to learn useful lessons for the present. In this book, he describes how to build a republic inspired by the writings of Roman historian Titus Livius (64 BC-AD 12). The current edition was translated by Ninian Hill Thomson and originally released in 1883. It is essential reading for students of political philosophy, political leaders, and anyone interested in understanding the author's political beliefs.

"Virtue gives birth to tranquility, tranquility to leisure, leisure to disorder, disorder to ruin...and similarly from ruin, order is born, from order virtue, from virtue, glory and good fortune." -Niccol Machiavelli, The Florentine History, 1532Italian philosopher and diplomat Machiavelli was commissioned by Giulio Cardinal de Medici (the future Pope Clement VII) to write a history of Florence, The Florentine History (1532). This second volume of this two-volume book describes the power struggle among the Florentine families and the Medici's ascent from the 14th century till the death of Lorenzo il Magnifico in 1492. The current edition was translated by Ninian H. Thompson and originally released in 1906. It is essential reading for students of Renaissance history and anyone interested in this fascinating history of Florence from one of the greatest political minds in history.

"Virtue gives birth to tranquility, tranquility to leisure, leisure to disorder, disorder to ruin...and similarly from ruin, order is born, from order virtue, from virtue, glory and good fortune." -Niccol Machiavelli, The Florentine History, 1532 Italian philosopher and diplomat Machiavelli was commissioned by Giulio Cardinal de Medici (the future Pope Clement VII) to write a history of Florence, The Florentine History (1532). This first volume of this two-volume book describes the history of Europe from the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 A. D. to 1215, followed by the history of Florence before the de Medici's ascent to power. The current edition was translated by Ninian H. Thompson and originally released in 1906. It is essential reading for students of Renaissance history and anyone interested in this fascinating history of Florence from one of the greatest political minds in history.

That Machiavelli's name has become synonymous with cold-eyed political calculation only heightens the intrinsic fascination of The Prince--the world's preeminent how-to manual on the art of getting and keeping power and one of the literary landmarks of the Italian Renaissance. Written in a vigorous, straightforward style that reflects its author's realism, this treatise on states, statecraft, and the ideal ruler is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand how human society actually works.