Dialogue aux enfers entre Machiavel et Montesquieu by Maurice Joly
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| Author | Joly, Maurice, 1831-1878 |
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| Title |
Dialogue aux enfers entre Machiavel et Montesquieu
ou la politique de Machiavel au XIXe Siècle par un contemporain |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Dialogue aux enfers entre Machiavel et Montesquieu" by Maurice Joly is a political fiction crafted during the mid-19th century. The work explores a theoretical dialogue between the political philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli and the Enlightenment thinker Montesquieu, set in a surreal afterlife. The central theme involves an examination of political power, morality, and the relationship between tyranny and freedom as discussed by the two iconic figures. The opening of the book introduces the encounter between Machiavelli and Montesquieu's spirits on a desolate shore, where they engage in a profound conversation about the nature of governance and political philosophy. Machiavelli expresses his views on human nature, arguing that the urge for power often leads to tyranny, and defends his controversial ideas from the "Prince." Montesquieu challenges Machiavelli's assertions, emphasizing the role of morality and law in maintaining a just society. Their dialogue touches on historical examples and contemporary ideas about political systems, culminating in a debate over the essential qualities needed for effective governance, and sets the stage for a rich exploration of these pressing themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | JC: Political science: Political theory |
| Subject | Political ethics |
| Subject | France -- Politics and government -- 1852-1870 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 13187 |
| Release Date | Aug 15, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 162 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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