Audiobooks by George Smith

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The Prince/Discourse on Voluntary Servitude

The Prince - Machiavelli wrote The Prince for his ruler as a guide for gaining and keeping power. Central themes of his essay are the relation between politics and ethics; what the best form of government consists of; the importance of the Church; and the growth of Italy as a nation-state. The word "Machiavellian" often suggests sinister motives, but some scholars question this traditional interpretation. Discourse on Voluntary Servitude - Boetie, an unfamiliar figure in modern times, lived in 16th Century France during the birth of the nation-state, the rise of absolute monarchy, and intense religious and civil wars. He examines the psychology of political obedience; the structure and specific mechanisms of state authority; the motives of those who obey and those who command; and the phenomenon of obedience in the absence of force.

George H. Smith, George Smith, Wendy McElroy (Author), A Supporting Cast, Craig Deitschman, Craig Deitschmann, Don Jones, E. R. Davies, Jonathan Lutz, Travis Hardison (Narrator)

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On Liberty/Vindication of the Rights of Woman

On Liberty - John Stuart Mill advocated individual liberty based on a philosophical concept called utilitarianism, or "the greatest happiness for the greater number." This intellectual tradition rejects natural rights, such as those in Jefferson's Declaration of Independence. Despite beginning with a different theoretical foundation than natural rights proponents, Mill reaches a similar conclusion-that diversity in individual thought and action ultimately benefits society. Vindication of the Rights of Woman examines the tumultuous life of Mary Wollstonecraft and the social conditions against which she struggled. It explores her call for female independence against the backdrop of 18th Century England, the French Revolution, and the changing role of women. Mary Wollstonecraftt lived the life she advocated, defying accepted customs for female employment, marriage, and family life.

David Gordon, George H. Smith, George Smith, Wendy McElroy (Author), A Supporting Cast, Craig Deitschman, Craig Deitschmann, Dara Modglin, Don Jones, Jonathan Lutz, Pat Childs, Ruth Sweet (Narrator)

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