Machiavelli’s realist image of humanity and his justification of the state

This article examines Machiavelli’s image of humanity. It argues against the prevailing views that characterize it either as pessimistic or optimistic and defends the thesis that the Floren­tine has a realist image of humanity. Machiavelli is a psychological egoist who conceives of man as a...

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Main Author: Knoll Manuel
Format: Article
Language:deu
Published: Institute for Philosophy and Social Theory, Belgrade 2018-01-01
Series:Filozofija i Društvo
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Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0353-5738/2018/0353-57381802182K.pdf