Philosophy, Ethics & Moral Philosophy
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Synopsis
This book places Machiavelli in historical context but argues that his understanding of moral conflicts is well ahead of his time. Instead of arguing for the autonomy of politics, as is commonly supposed, Machiavelli grapples with the special problems of role-differentiated morality, where the duties of public office often conflict with the demands of conventional morality.
Book Details
Published
November 1, 2008
Publisher
The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group Inc
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780739130629