Thursday Special Blend - Geek On
Thursday January 9th, 2014 with Kiernan Mac
Geek On! Is "Batman" The Machiavellian Prince?

Batman is a force of capital “G” good. A Caped-Crusader and a Dark Knight who protects the citizens of Gotham City from various villainous scum and nefarious amoral criminal masterminds. But should you be afraid of him? Relive the discussion as host Kiernan Mac delves into discussing whether the legendary DC comic book hero Batman is the modern cultural representation of political philosopher Niccoló Machiavelli’s “Prince”. Is Batman more “feared than loved” (similar with the Machiavellian Prince)? Which one of Batman’s secondary characters is more represents of the characteristics of the Machiavellian Prince: “Two-Face” or “Bane”? Where's Rachael? Grab your utility belts and put on your best Christian Bale impersonation; and of course prepare to find out only on Geek On! Majed Ashour: Facebook: www.facebook.com/majedashourofficial Twitter: @majedashour