Reading Political Philosophy: From Machiavelli to Mill

Reading Political Philosophy: From Machiavell...

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Machiavelli: Nigel Warburton and Quentin Skinner

An in-depth discussion of Machiavelli’s The Prince, including its social, historical and moral context and the book’s continuing relevance to contemporary political thought. 

 . 47min 58sec
Hobbes: Jon Pike and Quentin Skinner

Concentrating on the masterpiece Leviathan, Hobbes’ political and social doctrine is defined and considered, along with Hobbes’ thought on the viability of monarchy. 

 . 52min 47sec

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