PERENNIAL QUESTIONS OF POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY
PERENNIAL QUESTIONS OF POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY

Summary/Abstract: In the history of political thought a major problem has been to determine if philosophersshould get involved in political affairs. From Aristotle to Antonio Gramsci, a widevariety of positions have been presented on this topic. Today academics often choose toisolate themselves in the ivory tower of the university. Although there are many exceptionsto this general rule there is no consensus about how philosophers should relate topolitics. We hope that this article which explores the relation of Aristotle to Machiavellican shed some light on this very relevant issue.

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