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This lecture handout is for Political Philosophy course. It was assigned by Prof. Jalendu Pillai at Bharathidasan University. It includes:Religion, Romans, Essential, Critique, Church, Civil, Religious, Secular, Enough
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17.03. Introduction to Political Thought Lecture Outline: Machiavelli, Discourses, Bk I, chs. 6-12, 16-18, 55, 58; Bk II, Intro and chs. 1-2; Bk III, chs. 1, 40- I. Religion A. Religion of the Romans essential to its success B. Machiavelli’s critique of the Church C. Civil religion: religious means for secular ends II. The people A. “Humors”/motives of human beings B. People v. nobles C. How a prince can win over the people D. People v. prince (Bk I, ch. 58) III. Relationship between customs and laws A. If a city is corrupt, good laws are not enough to save it