Hidden in Plain Sight

Dante, Machiavelli & defeating Oligarchy

This book contains major contributions on Dante, Machiavelli, a six part series on the self-directed creative evolution of the human species, and other works. Its theme is the creativity and nobility of the human identity. Man the discoverer, Man the inventor, Man the composer. It stands in contrast to the bestial view of humanity which is now rampant in our culture. Table of Contents: Section I—Creating a Republic 1. Dante Alighieri and the New Paradigm for Human Culture 2. Machiavelli, the New World and the Republic 3. You’re Human! Do You Know What That Means? 4. Vignettes on Benjamin Franklin Section II—Know Your Enemy 5. Keynes: Magic and Mass Murder 6. Yes!—It Really is Gambling 7. Underlings for Empire Section III—Stories 8. Hidden in Plain Sight 9. Adventure of a Young Traveler