adolfstalin 's review for:

The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli

4.0

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though I find it more useful as personal philosophy, Machiavelli's attitude towards the conduct of law is a pretty pragmatic guide to relations domestic and international, though I have no intention of reading Hobbes, I took away one star because of his attitude towards governing without contractual agreements, such as what the afformentioned Hobbes and Rousseau were about. Though sometimes it pertains to notice when dealing with your boss, your children (if you have any) or anyone who challenges your authority or rights, that tough love is the best kind of love.