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# Cross-cultural insights Comparative political analysis Historical depth Amoral Politics: The Persistent Truth of Machiavellism (Persica;suny Ser.in Near Eastern St)

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## Summary

> 🕵️‍♂️ Discover the ruthless truths behind power and politics!

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## Key Features

- • **Collector’s Gem:** A rare used copy in good condition for discerning readers.
- • **Timeless Relevance:** Understand why deception and force persist in political life.
- • **Global Perspectives:** Explore Machiavellism from ancient China to modern Europe.
- • **Critical Thought Catalyst:** Challenge conventional ethics with bold political philosophy.
- • **Unmasking Political Realities:** Dive deep into the amoral core of politics across civilizations.

## Overview

Amoral Politics by Scharfstein offers a rigorous, cross-cultural study of Machiavellism, revealing how deception and force are entrenched in political life from ancient times to today. This used book in good condition is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the persistent, amoral nature of political power and its implications for the future.

## Description

After exploring the theory and practice of politics in ancient China, ancient India, and modern Europe, Scharfstein argues that the justification for deception and force is inseparable from political life and assesses the chances for a better political future. This is a study of how and why politics is amoral. It deals especially with what the author terms Machiavellism-the disregard of moral scruples for political ends that leads to the justification and use of deception and force in all aspects of political life. A comparative cultural study, it examines the theory and practice of politics in ancient China, ancient India, Renaissance Italy, and modern Europe, as well as tribal cultures, in order to test how widespread such political amorality has been throughout history. Scharfstein concludes that political or ethical theories that do not view Machiavellism as inseparable from political life are inadequate to human affairs and of doubtful relevance to politics. In reaching this conclusion, he explores such topics as why people readily accept political violations of truthfulness and fairness; whether decisive philosophical arguments have been advanced against Machiavellism; whether the use of deception in politics is in politicians' own best interests; and whether the prevalence of Machiavellism rules out the likelihood of a better political future.

## Features

- Used Book in Good Condition

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
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| Best Sellers Rank | #3,546,360 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #753 in Political Leadership #7,509 in Political Philosophy (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 5.0 out of 5 stars 5 Reviews |

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