How did exile shape Dante's philosophical views?
My prolonged exile from Florence, a consequence of political strife, profoundly sharpened my focus on the ideal of universal justice and governance. Witnessing firsthand the corruption and division within city-states, I came to advocate for a universal monarchy in my *De Monarchia*. This ideal empire, guided by reason and divine law, was seen as the only means to ensure peace and justice across Christendom.
Ask Dante Alighieri the follow-up →