Announcing: Machiavelli on Power

Machiavelli is one of the most captivating figures in the history of political philosophy. Some have said that he is a teacher of evil, while others say that he is the first modern political scientist. He seems to have focused his writing on teaching the princes of his day the art, or science, of founding and maintaining powerful regimes. However, his interests and influence extend well beyond princely power and Roman history. By a certain telling, his influence has been so great that he, along with his most influential followers, were responsible for shaping the philosophy by which the modern world emerged from, and broke with, the medieval period before it.

From March 4th through April 22nd, Parnassus House will host an eight-part seminar series on Machiavelli’s The Prince. Registration is now open, and there are 10 spots available. We hope you will join us.

Reading: The Prince, trans. Harvey Mansfield (find it on Amazon)

Schedule: Tuesdays, 12:00pm-1:30pm, March 4 through April 22

Location: Highland City Club, 885 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302

Price: $600, or $75 per session (lunch is included)

Why choose to study with Parnassus House? First and foremost, studying with capable teachers will allow you to more fully access the depth and meaning of the text. Secondly, meeting in person and engaging in dialogue will bring the ideas to life in ways that are hard to achieve otherwise. Lastly, you will meet new friends, and enjoy a delicious lunch every seminar on the beautiful grounds of the Highland City Club in downtown Boulder.

If you have any questions, please reach out at questions@parnassus.house.