Length2h 31m
About this audiobook
The Prince is a political treatise written by the Italian diplomat and philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli in the early 16th century. The book is considered a classic work on political theory and is known for its pragmatic and often controversial advice on leadership and governance. Divided into 26 chapters, The Prince primarily focuses on the acquisition and maintenance of political power by rulers. Machiavelli s approach is highly realistic and he offers guidance to leaders on how to navigate the complex and often ruthless world of politics. He argues that rulers should prioritize the stability and security of their states, even if it means employing cunning and ruthless tactics. One of the key concepts introduced in the book is the idea that the ends justify the means. Machiavelli encourages rulers to be flexible and pragmatic, advocating for actions that may be considered morally questionable if they ultimately lead to the preservation of power. The book also emphasizes the importance of understanding the nature of power, recognizing and responding to changing circumstances, and the strategic use of force and diplomacy. The Prince is often seen as a departure from traditional political philosophy, as it challenges notions of virtue and morality in leadership. While some view Machiavelli s work as a cynical and amoral guide to politics, others see it as a realistic assessment of the challenges faced by rulers in a harsh and competitive world. Overall, The Prince remains a significant and influential work in the realm of political thought, sparking ongoing debates about the relationship between ethics and politics.
Audiobook details
GenrePhilosophy, Business and Economics
Length2 hrs 31 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 12, 2025
LanguageFrench
Table of contents
1Start (pt. 1)
2Start (pt. 2)
Discours de la méthodeRené Descartes11h 56m4.0 (53.2K)Free
Pensées pour moi-mêmeMarc Aurèle5h 25m4.3 (863.2K)$20 · $0.00
Nietzsche: Le Gai SavoirFriedrich Nietzsche12h 19m4.3 (50.4K)$1 · $0.00
Le mythe de SisypheAlbert Camus5h 35m4.3 (138.7K)$1 · $0.00
Aphorismes sur la sagesse dans la vieArthur Schopenhauer10h 25m4.3 (2.4K)$1 · $0.00
Le Phénomène humainPierre Teilhard de Chardin11h 15m4.2 (7.1K)$1.99 · $0.00
Dialogues des mortsD' Alembert, Nicolas Boileau, François de Fénelon, Bernard de Fontenelle14h 11m4.2 (1.9K)$2 · $0.00
La Révolte des massesJosé Ortega y Gasset7h 41m4.1 (10K)$1.99 · $0.00
MadeleineNora Hughes/ Luiz Santos6h 1m4.2 (1.3K)$7 · $0.00
Le neveu de RameauDenis Diderot4h 45m4.1 (14.6K)$2 · $0.00
Traité sur la toléranceVoltaire5h 45m4.1 (7.2K)$2 · $0.00
Qu'est-ce que l'art?León Tolstoi6h 20m4.0 (12.7K)$1.99 · $0.00
Considérations Sur La FranceJoseph de Maistre4h 41m4.1 (433)$15 · $0.00
Présentations de la philosophieAndré Comte-Sponville4h 39m4.0 (578)$18 · $0.00
Critique de la faculté de juger (Annoté)Emmanuel Kant9h 36m4.1 (10K)$1.99 · $0.00
Le mythe de SisypheAlbert Camus5h 36m4.3 (121.1K)$2 · $0.00
Arthur Schopenhauer: L'Art d'avoir toujours raison (Annoté)Arthur Schopenhauer3h4.3 (1.2K)$1.99 · $0.00
Zadig ou la DestinéeVoltaire2h 56m4.0 (6.8K)$15 · $0.00
L'Art d'avoir toujours raison (L'édition intégrale)Arthur Schopenhauer2h 53m4.0 (4.7K)$1 · $0.00
Arthur Schopenhauer: L'Art d'avoir toujours raisonArthur Schopenhauer2h 47m3.9 (22.8K)$2 · $0.00
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