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Machiavelli: Why It's Better to Be Feared Than Loved | 5/1/26
As we continue our reading of Niccolo Machiavelli's "The Prince," we reach what has probably become his most famous passage. Is it better for a ruler to be feared by his people or loved by his people? Is there a difference between fear and hatred? We'll also dive into Machiavelli's distinction between fox behavior and lion behavior and why the ideal ruler embodies both. Follow on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-auron-macintyre-show/id1657770114 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3S6z4LBs8Fi7COupy7YYuM?si=4d9662cb34d148af Substack: https://auronmacintyre.substack.com/…
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