Hume and Machiavelli
political realism and liberal thought
by Frederick G. Whelan
- 1 Want to read
"While it may seem at first glance that Machiavellian philosophy - often synonymous with brutal, deceptive rule - is incongruous with Hume's liberal thought, Frederick G. Whelan provides a real point of convergence between the two. Although there are myraid references to Machiavelli's work within Hume's writing, a deeper connection between these seminal thinkers has never been fully explored. Whelan uncovers extensive Machiavellian dimensions throughout Hume's work, illustrating numerous parallels in both theorists' treatments of such issues as human nature, historical method, and political ethics. While at first such a comparison may be startling, Whelan argues that Hume's writing, commonly regarded as moderate and amiable, is indeed a locus of realist liberal political theory."--BOOK JACKET.
Check nearby libraries
Buy this book
Previews available in: English
| Edition | Availability |
|---|---|
1
Hume and Machiavelli: political realism and liberal thought
2004, Lexington Books
in English
0739106317 9780739106310
|
aaaa
|
Book Details
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 379-393) and index.
Classifications
The Physical Object
ID Numbers
Community Reviews (0)
Feedback?
| August 11, 2024 | Edited by MARC Bot | import existing book |
| March 7, 2023 | Edited by MARC Bot | import existing book |
| October 17, 2022 | Edited by ImportBot | import existing book |
| April 28, 2010 | Edited by Open Library Bot | Linked existing covers to the work. |
| December 10, 2009 | Created by WorkBot | add works page |