The Art of Governing in Justus Lipsius Politica: Methodological Analysis and Political Leader Training
María Ángeles Robles
The Art of Governing in Justus Lipsius Politica: Methodological Analysis and Political Leader Training
Abstract
This article analyses the introductory and supplementary texts (known as paratexts) in Justus Lipsius’ edition of Politica, with the aim of better understanding how he organises his work and the ideas he proposes about the education and formation of a ruler. Specific biographical details about Lipsius, which are discussed in the article, play an important role in contextualising the...