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Modern WisdomThe Story Behind Machiavelli's Philosophy - Dr Alexander Lee | Modern Wisdom Podcast 321
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EPISODE INFO
- Released
- May 15, 2021
- Duration
- 1h 1m
- Channel
- Modern Wisdom
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Alexander Lee is a renaissance historian at the University of Warwick and an author. Niccolo Machiavelli is one of the most famous political philosophers of all time. His work is often considered ruthless, brutal and manipulative, but who was the man behind the words? Alexander has just written one of the most insightful and comprehensive biographies of Machiavelli ever, so let's return to 15th century Florence and find out what Niccolo was really like, how he continually failed in his own political career, why he threw up on an old woman after having sex with her, the truth underpinning his views on human nature and much more... Sponsors: Get perfect teeth 70% cheaper than other invisible aligners from DW Aligners at http://dwaligners.co.uk/modernwisdom Get 20% discount on all pillows at https://thehybridpillow.com (use code: MW20) Extra Stuff: Buy Machiavelli: His Life and Times - https://amzn.to/3eFlH6f Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom #niccolomachiavelli #philosophy #machiavellianism - Listen to all episodes online. Search "Modern Wisdom" on any Podcast App or click here: iTunes: https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/modern-wisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: modernwisdompodcast@gmail.com
SPEAKERS
Dr Alexander Lee
guestChris Williamson
host
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of Modern Wisdom, featuring Dr Alexander Lee and Chris Williamson, The Story Behind Machiavelli's Philosophy - Dr Alexander Lee | Modern Wisdom Podcast 321 explores Human, Flawed, And Misread: Rethinking Machiavelli’s True Political Legacy Dr. Alexander Lee and Chris Williamson explore how Niccolò Machiavelli’s real life sharply contrasts with the cold, hyper-competent ‘Machiavellian’ stereotype. Far from a flawless mastermind, Machiavelli was a fallible, often blundering bureaucrat navigating chaotic Florentine politics, whose greatest strengths were self-awareness and observational insight rather than political success.
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