
In this study of early modern political thought, Bruce Smith traces the origin of modern democracy to Machiavelli. Offering careful readings of Machiavelli's most important political writings, Smith shows that Machiavelli's analysis of the human sentiment of injustice provides the theoretical basis for the participation of ordinary people in political life and rule. Also including chapters on Hobb...
Hardcover: 311 pages
Publisher: University of Rochester Press (June 1, 2018)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 158046923X
ISBN-13: 978-1580469234
Product Dimensions: 6 x 1.2 x 9 inches
Amazon Rank: 989186
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e, the book shows how these two modern theorists responded to Machiavelli by contesting and modifying his republican politics to lay the groundwork for the emergence of the democracies of the modern era. Smith sheds new light on not only the influence of Machiavelli but also the character of our democracy, our democratic institutions, and even contemporary populism.Bruce J. Smith is the Arthur E. Braun Professor of Political Science at Allegheny College.