Do We Live In A Machiavellian World?

Fred Breidt will present an historical analysis of Machiavelli’s political theories and how they may manifest in our current world.  Niccolò Machiavelli completed The Prince In the year 1513. Originally dedicated to Giuliano de’ Medici of Florence, the book is now cited as a founding document of realpolitik.  Machiavelli passionately wanted to make Florence great again, and he thought that  political action should be judged primarily by whether it successfully achieved desired ends, regardless of means. We will discuss whether world nations are currently guided by Machiavellian principles and consider what role ethics should play in global politics.

This meeting is a Zoom “hybrid” meeting.  We will meet at our regular venue, Extraordinary Ventures, where the program will take place.  We will also Zoom the program.    If you wish to attend via Zoom, please use our contact us form (https://ehstnc.org/contact-us/) to make your request.