Name: El Príncipe (Ensayo) (in Spanish)
SKU: 54044714
Price: 42.61 EUR
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Author: Isaiah Berlin
ISBN: 9788412384727

portada El Príncipe (Ensayo) (in Spanish)

Type

Physical Book

Author

Isaiah Berlin

Nicolás Maquiavelo

Publisher

Pagina Indomita

Synopsis "El Príncipe (Ensayo) (in Spanish)"

Nº de páginas: 288

Isaiah Berlin

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Isaiah Berlin (1909–1997) was an influential British philosopher and thinker of Latvian origin, known for his contributions to political theory and the history of ideas. Born in Riga, Latvia, his family emigrated to England in 1921. He studied at the University of Oxford, where he became a fellow of All Souls College and New College, and also founded Wolfson College. During World War II, he worked as a diplomat in Washington and Moscow. He was president of the British Academy from 1974 to 1978 and received various awards for his intellectual work.

His most famous essay, The Hedgehog and the Fox (1953), interprets Leon Tolstoy's view of history through an Archilochus metaphor: “The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing.” Berlin classifies thinkers into two types: the "hedgehogs," who structure their worldview around a single central idea, and the "foxes," who have a more scattered and multiple perspective. According to Berlin, Tolstoy embodies both roles: by his talent, a fox; by his convictions, a hedgehog.

This essay has become an essential work for understanding the different approaches to thought and history.

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Nicolás Maquiavelo

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Nicolás Machiavelli (1469-1527) was a thinker, historian, and writer from the Renaissance period in Italy, considered one of the founders of modern political science. He wrote about politics, history, and philosophy, standing out for his pragmatic approach to power. His most influential works include The Prince (1532, published posthumously), Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livius (1517), and History of Florence (1525).

His views on politics and leadership have been the subject of debate for centuries, influencing rulers and thinkers. His legacy remains relevant in contemporary political analysis, establishing him as a key figure in the theory of power and governance.

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