Patrick Kéchichian’s Essay on Princes and Principalities
Patrick Kéchichian’s essay 'Des princes et des principautés' reflects on the enduring relevance of classical thinkers, particularly Machiavelli, in understanding tyranny and the pursuit of relative freedom under oppressive regimes. The piece argues that classics offer a restless quality of thought, tempered confidence in reason, and a cunning art that allows one to carve out a small but sufficient space of liberty even under dictatorship. The essay was published in artpress in June 2006.
Key facts
- Patrick Kéchichian wrote 'Des princes et des principautés'.
- The essay discusses the value of classical thinkers.
- It specifically references Machiavelli as relevant to eternal tyranny.
- The essay was published in artpress.
- Publication date: June 1, 2006.
- The essay is available as a PDF download.
- The piece argues classics provide a cautious trust in reason.
- It claims classics offer a way to avoid common hysteria and dogmatic illusion.
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Artists
- Patrick Kéchichian
Institutions
- artpress
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