Tag Archives: Machiavelli

Machiavelli And His Influence On Shakespeare

Posted on August 17, 2010 by hirohurl

Niccolo Machiavelli was born in Renaissance Florence on 3rd May 1469. The Renaissance was a time of renewed classical learning, of discovered continents and rediscovered manuscripts, progress in the arts and sciences, and the expansion of horizons literally and metaphorically. Machiavelli is a good example of a Renaissance Man, a man of many talents; in his life Machiavelli was a diplomat, military commander, historian, political philosopher, poet and comic playwright… Continue reading →

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Leo Strauss On The Heart Of The Surface Of Things

Posted on July 15, 2008 by hirohurl

I have been reading Leo Strauss’ Thoughts On Machiavelli. Strauss reminds us that Marlowe had Machiavelli say on stage that, “I hold there is no sin but ignorance”. Here is Strauss‘ own deep insight into the surface of things that … Continue reading →

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