Ginzburg, Carlo

Nevertheless: Machiavelli, Pascal

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ISBN 13:: 9781839760143
author:: Ginzburg, Carlo
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Verso
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2022
Pages:: 272
Dimensions:: 21.8 x 21.6 x 1 centimetres (0.3
Genre:: Nonfiction, Philosophy, Political,
Condition:: New
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Carlo Ginzburg's "Nevertheless Machiavelli, Pascal" is a thought-provoking exploration of two influential thinkers from early modern Europe. This collection of essays delves into the complex relationship between Niccolò Machiavelli and Blaise Pascal, examining their distinct approaches to ethics and politics. Ginzburg's analysis reveals that Machiavelli's work often appears cynical or amoral at first glance, but a closer reading reveals a nuanced approach to casuistry - case-based ethical reasoning. In contrast, Pascal's writings on the Provinciales offer a sharp critique of Jesuitical casuistry, highlighting the tension between secular and religious perspectives. By exploring these thinkers' works through a shared hermeneutic lens, Ginzburg sheds new light on their divergences and unexpected convergences. This book offers a fascinating insight into the intellectual landscape of early modern Europe, inviting readers to engage with the ideas of two influential figures in a fresh and nuanced way. 272 pages, paperback.

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