Sidetracked by Aristotle

The video explores the puzzlement of understanding Renaissance philosophers like Machiavelli, who challenge the Aristotelian notion of freedom and citizenship. It discusses Machiavelli's paradoxical view that true freedom requires political engagement, contrasting with the idea of freedom as individual rights. The video also revisits Aristotle's belief in the political essence of human nature, suggesting that freedom is a moral achievement realized through fulfilling one's potential. This Greek perspective on freedom remains relevant today.

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