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pinkpanthergirl
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Compare and contrast Machiavelli (The Prince and the Discourses) and Hobbes (The Leviathan) with regard to their views on the importance of ancient writers and ancient republics.
questions like:
1) how does each use the word "liberty" and "freedom"
2) does machiavelli tend to praise ancient writers or ancient practice?
3) Does Hobbes praise either?
4) Why does each appear to hold the views he does, i.e. What end or goal appears most important for him--virtue, justice, glory, security, stability, etc?
questions like:
1) how does each use the word "liberty" and "freedom"
2) does machiavelli tend to praise ancient writers or ancient practice?
3) Does Hobbes praise either?
4) Why does each appear to hold the views he does, i.e. What end or goal appears most important for him--virtue, justice, glory, security, stability, etc?