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A reinterpretation of machiavellis scientific study of politics, with the conclusion, contrary to general opinion, that machiavelli sustains an argument for democracy. As succinctly as possible, burnhams argument is that political science suffers from an inverted isought problem. Burnham contends that the writings of these men hold the key both to the truth about politics and to the preservation of political liberty. The concept is used largely, though not exclusively, in paleolibertarian, paleoconservative, and anarchocapitalist critiques of late modern state power in western democracies. Managerial state is a concept used in critiquing modern procedural democracy. James burnham november 22, 1905 july 28, 1987 was an american philosopher and political theorist. For james burnham who died in 1987 after a decades incapacity was an astonishing writer. Machiavellians, who found that humans actions are driven far more by. James burnhams the modern machiavellians by paul mattick 1943. James burnham s second attempt to purge himself of the misunderstood marxism of his earlier years is slightly more successful than his first effort, the managerial revolution. The machiavellians, defenders of freedom james burnham snippet view. Machiavelli, ever the fascinating character, sets the tone not machjavellians a purveyor of evil, as the naive suppose him to be, but the consummate realist. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
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Burnham thought in terms of a unipolar world, instead of a balance of power. Together, these thinkers represent, according to burnham, the machiavellian tradition in political thought. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. James burnham project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. This classic work of political theory and practice offers an account of the modern machiavellians, a remarkable group who have been influential in europe and practically unknown in the united states. In later years burnham left marxism and became a public intellectual of the american conservative movement. His book the managerial revolution, published in 1941, speculated on the future of. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. An essay on one of the greatest, and most underrated, political and social commentators of the twentieth century. The machiavellians by james burnham overdrive rakuten. In what he regards as their realism he finds the key to the preservation of our liberties. Browse james burnhams bestselling audiobooks and newest titles.
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