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El PolÃtico: The Perfect King (1640)
Paperback
Publisher Price: $21.95
ISBN13: 9781945028656
Publisher: St. Vitus Dance
Published: Apr 2 2024
Pages: 110
Weight: 0.26
Height: 0.30 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
My favorite author is the philosophical Gracián, all of whose books I have read. -Arthur Schopenhauer
El Politico: The Perfect King (1640) is a timeless masterpiece and the second of seven penned by Baltasar Gracián, the renowned Spanish philosopher, writer, and priest. Published in 1640 and translated into English for the first time since its original publication, this influential work is a profound exploration of the art of kingship, offering astute observations and strategic insights that remain relevant across centuries. It is a philosophical discourse that delves deep into the complexities of power and the intricate dynamics of human nature. Structured as a collection of concise and eloquent aphorisms, each containing a nugget of wisdom distilled from Gracián's keen observations of history, it addresses the virtues of kings, the vices of disgraced rulers, and the importance of prudence in decision-making.
El Politico stands as a testament to the enduring wisdom of El Padre Baltasar Gracián, offering invaluable insights into the intricacies of the human condition, while teaching strategies and tactics essential for navigating the treacherous waters of leadership with finesse and sagacity. Its relevance transcends the boundaries of time and place, making it essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the balance between power and governance and wishing to compose the Perfect King in his own personal life. It also serves as a profound meditation on human nature and social interaction, offering penetrating wit and intellect and challenging the reader to reflect on the moral and ethical dimensions of power, ambition, and piety.
El Politico, characterized by its depth, clarity, and pragmatism, is designed to shape the modern day reader into the Perfect King: wise, courageous, discerning, and temperate.
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