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William Bruce Parsons Jr.

Associate Professor of the Practice in the Social Science Research Institute
Social Science Research Institute

Selected Publications


Machiavelli's Gospel The Critique of Christianity in "The Prince"

Book · May 30, 2016 A new reading of The Prince, arguing that the classic text is neither a scientific treatise on politics nor a patriotic tract but rather an artful, elaborated critique of the dominant religion of his time ... Cite

"La Carita Propria" and the Uncertain Foundations of Unarmed Principalities

Chapter · March 18, 2015 Since in Italian and in Latin unlike English the same word means both human and humane, it may be relevant to note those instances where umano means human rather than humane, especially since the quality or virtue of being humane isĀ ... ... Cite

Tocqueville's View of the American Presidency and the Limits of Democratic Statesmanship

Chapter · 2011 Timely and provocative, these essays show the relevance of Tocqueville's theory of statesmanship for thinking about such contemporary issues as the effects of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) on civic life, the powers of the American ... ... Cite