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Books by Niccolò Machiavelli mentioned on podcasts
Niccolò Machiavelli's classic political writings, particularly 'The Prince' and 'Discourses on Livy', were analyzed across a variety of podcasts. On an episode of The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett, Dr. Leanne ten Brinke referenced 'The Prince' while discussing the historical origins of Machiavellianism, describing the work as a collective how-to manual for gaining and wielding power. A guest on The Tucker Carlson Show also invoked 'The Prince' to support arguments regarding nation-states and classic political theory. On The Megyn Kelly Show, Spencer Klavan mentioned both 'The Prince' and 'Discourses on Livy', noting that while Machiavelli is commonly remembered as a scheming theorist of realpolitik, his latter work represents a beautiful examination of the Roman historian Livy. This duality was further explored on No Stupid Questions, where the hosts observed that Machiavelli's later works, including 'Discourses on Livy' and 'The Art of War', appear to contradict the pragmatic advice found in 'The Prince'. Finally, Dr. Del Paulhus appeared on The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast to discuss how researcher Richard Christie utilized quotes drawn directly from Machiavelli's advisory writings to administer tests assessing Machiavellian traits among undergraduate students.
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The prince
The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli is a classic 16th-century political treatise offering a pragmatic, unflinching guide on how political power is acquired, maintained, and wielded.
Discussed“And that is named after Niccolo Machiavelli, who wrote "The Prince", which is kind of how-to manuals like a gain and wield power, collectively.”
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Discourses on Livy
Discourses on Livy by Niccolò Machiavelli is a foundational work of political philosophy that examines the mechanics of republican government, institutional stability, and the historical lessons of the Roman Empire.
Discussed“This goes back to the thing in The Discourses.”
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Art of War
The Art of War is a military treatise by Niccolò Machiavelli that offers strategic insights on statecraft, tactical preparation, and the organization of military forces.
Discussed“Some scholars have asserted that Machiavelli himself was not very Machiavellian; his later works, Discourses on Livy and The Art of War, seem to run counter to the advice given in The Prince.”
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