LESSONS FROM THE GREAT BOOKS: THE PRINCE
BOOK OVERVIEW
“The Prince” by Niccolo Machiavelli is one of the most controversial writings in history. Within the 150 pages are strategies for acquiring and maintaining power, buttressed with analyses of the actions of great rulers of antiquity. In 1559, The Prince was banned by the Catholic Church, condemned for its disregard for Christian ethics. Today, The Prince elicits commentary and invites study, for it poses the age old issues pertaining to leadership and power.
EVENT AGENDA
At the inaugural gathering of LESSONS FROM THE GREAT BOOKS, you will be given a space to share your insights and learn from a coterie of thinker-doers. The only requirement is that you have read The Prince.
The event will take place at The Getty Villa. We will walk through the recreation of the Roman gardens and discuss the ideas presented in The Prince in an informal manner.
LESSONS FROM THE GREAT BOOKS
The goal of this series is to create a community of thinker-doers and a forum to discuss the big questions. By discussing the ideas in these texts, I aim to deepen my understanding of human nature. Every two months, a new book will be selected for discussion.
LOGISTICS
We will be meeting at The Getty Villa. Please reserve your free ticket online here.
Parking is $25. Click here for more parking informationMeet here between 10:50 AM and 11:00 AM
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