Parnassus House
This article was originally published by Parnassus House on August 1, 2025. In studying The Prince, we encounter the question of the extent to which Machiavelli’s teaching is still relevant today. Great scholars have noted Machiavelli’s dual reputation, as both a “teacher of evil” and the first modern
Political philosophy
This article was originally published by Parnassus House on December 30, 2024. Parnassus House recently completed its inaugural seminar series on Plato’s Republic. Many thanks to all who participated and dedicated their time to reading and discussing it with us. To mark the occasion, I’d like to offer
Political philosophy
What can political philosophy teach us about the limits of knowledge and the possibility of building mechanical minds?