Deep Republicanism: Prelude to Professionalism

by Donald C. Hodges

Overview

Deep Republicanism: Prelude to Professionalism establishes the importance of Machiavelli's radical republican agenda in understanding the major revolutions of the modern world. Donald Hodges's nuanced analysis of The Discourse of Livy reveals a subversive republicanism in Machiavelli's theorizing that is at odds with the demoliberalism often perceived as the work's primary political agenda. Hodges follows this strand of republicanism through history, providing a fascinating account of how these two political philosophies vied with each other throughout much of modern history in conflicts that culminated in the Russian and American Revolutions. A unique treatment of Machiavelli's political agenda, its implementation by numerous historical actors, and its legacy, professionalism,Deep Republicanism examines aspects of Machiavelli's work that have often been overlooked. It also sheds light on Machiavelli himself, whose famously devious and crafty writing style was partly motivated by his political vulnerability in fifteenth century Florence. Hodges's study is both a novel examination of the historical influence of Machiavelli's thought and a testament to the enduring power, influence, and subtlety of one of the best-known Western political philosophers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780739129364
Publisher:	Lexington Books
Publication date:	07/02/2008
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	248
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Donald C. Hodges is professor of philosophy at Florida State University.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 A Dangerous Enterprise
Chapter 3 The Republican Agenda
Chapter 4 The First Republican Vanguard
Chapter 5 The Second Republican Vanguard
Chapter 6 Prelude to Professionalism

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