I don't remember exactly where, but Mary Dietz must have published an article about
Machiavelli, which was controversial at the time. It must be in _American Political
Science
Review_ (late 80s, early 90s?)
If I were you, I would not simply reduce Machiavelli to a simple "strategist" though--
he
makes several hypothetical assumptions about human nature. That is why, realist/
neo-realist theorist of international relations find support to their theses in his
writings. They see states competing for power (mainly *political*) in the same way the
mainstream economic theory sees individual agents competing for profits. Might be
interesting to compare and contrast the Machiavellian assumptions regarding state
behavior
(as well as elite, rulers etc..) and economic theory regarding rational behavior
etc.. .
Topic for you.
Mine
Macdonald Stainsby wrote:
> Hello all,
> I have but a simple request. I am currently finishing up an essay on Machiavelli
>with a
> thesis that, to put it simply, states that Machiavelli is not a psychiatrist and the
> Prince is not about "human nature" and its ugliness. The Prince can be a guide to
> tactics in building a society in which *real* human nature can flourish.
>
> Can anyone help with some sources/dircetion that will pad this work? We have seen a
> bunch of Machiavellian discourse lately, so I throw this line out...
>
> Thanks,
> to your health, comrades!
>
> Macdonald
>
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