Machiavelli Goes to the Movies (eBook)
216 Seiten
Lexington Books (Verlag)
978-0-7391-9595-6 (ISBN)
Niccol Machiavelli's The Prince remains an influential book more than five centuries after he wrote his timeless classic. However, the political philosophy expressed by Machiavelli in his tome is often misunderstood. Although he thought humans to be rational, self-interested creatures, and even though he proposed an approach to politics in which the ends justify the means, Machiavelli was not, as some have argued, simply ';a teacher of evil.' The Prince's many ancient and medieval examples, while relevant to sixteenth century readers, are lost on most of today's students of Machiavelli. Examples from modern films and television programs, which are more familiar and understandable to contemporary readers, provide a better way to accurately teach Machiavelli's lessons. Indeed, modern media, such as Breaking Bad, The Godfather, The Walking Dead, Charlie Wilson's War, House of Cards, Argo, and The Departed, are replete with illustrations that teach Machiavelli's critical principles, including the need to caress or annihilate, learning ';how not to be good,' why it is better to be feared than loved, and how to act as both the lion and the fox. Modern media are used in this book to exemplify the tactics Machiavelli advocated and to comprehensively demonstrate that Machiavelli intended for government actors and those exercising power in other contexts to fight for a greater good and strive to achieve glory.
Eric T. Kasper is assistant professor of political science at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.Troy A. Kozma is associate professor of philosophy for the University of Wisconsin Colleges.
Studying and Using History: Charlie Wilson’s WarCaress or Annihilate When Taking Power: The Godfather and Breaking BadNip Political Problems in the Bud: Charlie Wilson’s War, Primary Colors, and A Bronx TalePeople Accustomed to Freedom Will Seek It Again: Braveheart and Red DawnThe Difficulty of Introducing Something New and the Importance of Being Armed: The Untouchables and Charlie Wilson’s WarBribery and Dirty Work: Lincoln, Richard III, and Wag the DogThe Problems of Being in Charge without Prior Experience: Dave and Orphan BlackThe Use of Cruelty: Hoffa, Wag the Dog, and The UntouchablesReliance on the People: All the King’s Men and O Brother, Where Art Thou?Rally ‘Round the Flag: Wag the Dog, Braveheart, and The PatriotPower Can Be Exercised in Any Institution: The Da Vinci Code and The Manchurian CandidateKeep Your Own Army and Prepare It for War: Braveheart, Heat, Alexander, and Independence DayVices versus Virtues and Learning Not to Be Good: Scarface, The Godfather, The Departed, and Richard IIIMiserliness is Better than Liberality: Ghostbusters and The PatriotIt is Better to Be Feared than Loved: Band of Brothers, A Few Good Men, and A Bronx TaleDeception: The Godfather, Primary Colors, The Walking Dead, and Bob RobertsThe Lion and the Fox: The Godfather, Breaking Bad, Charlie Wilson’s War, The Usual Suspects, and ArgoPick a Side and Stick to Your Decisions in Politics: The Contender, Harry Potter, and House of CardsThe Need for Both Military and Popular Support: Lincoln, O Brother, Where Art Thou?, and Red DawnHonor Those with Talent and Hold Festivals: Gladiator, The Hunger Games, and House of CardsHave Only a Few Trusted Advisors and Give them Wealth so they Remain Loyal: House of Cards, Breaking Bad, The Departed, and Lord of the RingsVirtue versus Fortune: Election and Mad MenConclusions: Seeking Greater Glory
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 24.3.2015 |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Themenwelt | Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie | |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Anglistik / Amerikanistik | |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Literaturwissenschaft | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung ► Politische Theorie | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung ► Vergleichende Politikwissenschaften | |
| Wirtschaft | |
| Schlagworte | Consequentialism • cultural references • Film • Machiavelli • Political Philosophy • political theory • politics and popular culture • Realism • Television • The Prince |
| ISBN-10 | 0-7391-9595-6 / 0739195956 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-7391-9595-6 / 9780739195956 |
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