Leo Strauss, “Thoughts on Machiavelli”
for Laura Jensen I Daughter’s If You Leave refuses to let go. Over and over it indulges pains the mere thought of loss could provoke. Some might think thi...
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A Quick Note on Machiavelli’s Discourses, I.7 and I.8
It is rare that reading classical history or philosophy overlaps with anything we’re going through today. In fact, I want to eliminate many of the entries...
An Introduction to Machiavelli’s “The Prince,” Part 1
Note: References below are to Harvey Mansfield’s translation of The Prince, Second Edition, University of Chicago Press. I am a student of Leo Paul de Al...
When in Rome…
1. New friends: mosaic artist Julie Richey not only does some amazing work, but is even blogging about the Collegium Rome trip I’m still on. Cherie Peacoc...
Where Exactly Does the Cruelty of The Prince Reside?
What is below is subject to being revised entirely at a later date. Allowing man to acquire all he wants is the unleashing of vice. We know moderation is key in...