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Focusing on the use of rhetoric, this book provides fresh perspectives on the writings of Machiavelli, Shakespeare, and particularly Hobbes. It explores how these influential figures employed rhetorical strategies to convey their ideas and engage their audiences, revealing deeper meanings in their works. Through this lens, the text examines the interplay between language and power, shedding light on the enduring relevance of these classic texts in contemporary discussions of politics and philosophy.
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From Humanism to Hobbes, Quentin Skinner
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- Released
- 2018
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- Title
- From Humanism to Hobbes
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Quentin Skinner
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 448
- ISBN13
- 9781107128859
- Category
- Political Science / Politics
- Description
- Focusing on the use of rhetoric, this book provides fresh perspectives on the writings of Machiavelli, Shakespeare, and particularly Hobbes. It explores how these influential figures employed rhetorical strategies to convey their ideas and engage their audiences, revealing deeper meanings in their works. Through this lens, the text examines the interplay between language and power, shedding light on the enduring relevance of these classic texts in contemporary discussions of politics and philosophy.