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The Prince

The Prince

Ninian Hill Thomson
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Machiavelli's "The Prince" offers a pragmatic approach to governance, providing sound advice to rulers on maintaining their power and authority. However, this approach lacks deep spiritual considerations, such as the importance of legitimate authority rooted in timeless spiritual principles. Pervasive materialism influences leaders, distracting them from their true role as guardians of the common good. Machiavelli proposes pragmatic tactics for consolidating power without regard for the spiritual implications of these actions.

There is a need for harmony between spiritual authority and temporal power, the latter being subject to the former . We must warn against the abuse of power and tyranny, emphasizing that the true leader is the one who recognizes his spiritual responsibility towards the society he leads. Machiavelli, on the other hand, focuses on realpolitik and power maneuvers without dwelling on morality and spiritual legitimacy.

A stark contrast emerges between Machiavelli's pragmatic vision and the profound call for spiritual alignment that René Guénon presents in “Spiritual Authority and Temporal Power.” The fundamental question that arises is whether governance should be based solely on utilitarian and material considerations or whether it should also incorporate spiritual principles to achieve authentic and lasting authority.
Language
English
Pages
82
Format
Paperback
Release
January 01, 1513
ISBN 13
9789982470315

The Prince

Ninian Hill Thomson
0/5 ( ratings)
Read Download
Machiavelli's "The Prince" offers a pragmatic approach to governance, providing sound advice to rulers on maintaining their power and authority. However, this approach lacks deep spiritual considerations, such as the importance of legitimate authority rooted in timeless spiritual principles. Pervasive materialism influences leaders, distracting them from their true role as guardians of the common good. Machiavelli proposes pragmatic tactics for consolidating power without regard for the spiritual implications of these actions.

There is a need for harmony between spiritual authority and temporal power, the latter being subject to the former . We must warn against the abuse of power and tyranny, emphasizing that the true leader is the one who recognizes his spiritual responsibility towards the society he leads. Machiavelli, on the other hand, focuses on realpolitik and power maneuvers without dwelling on morality and spiritual legitimacy.

A stark contrast emerges between Machiavelli's pragmatic vision and the profound call for spiritual alignment that René Guénon presents in “Spiritual Authority and Temporal Power.” The fundamental question that arises is whether governance should be based solely on utilitarian and material considerations or whether it should also incorporate spiritual principles to achieve authentic and lasting authority.
Language
English
Pages
82
Format
Paperback
Release
January 01, 1513
ISBN 13
9789982470315

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