by Guillaume Bogiaris (Author)

This book argues that Machiavelli's thought entertains a more complex relationship to Platonic philosophy than previously assumed. Far from rejecting Platonism in bulk, Machiavelli actually engages with important Platonic tenets, the role of philosophical education for political leaders, and the relationship between mythmaking and policymaking

Author Biography

Guillaume Bogiaris is assistant professor of political science and philosophy at the University of West Alabama.