Machiavelli presents a new idea of governing a state that is completely different from the humanists of his time. ... Indeed, in The Prince Machiavelli describes the many pessimistic traits that are derived among human individuals. ... This is where Machiavelli mocks human nature in The Prince because he believes in the disloyalty of the man. ... In today's world there is a current ruler that has been portrayed as a modern Machiavelli. ... Machiavelli is mostly known for his pragmatism as the same for Putin. ...

• Word Count: 1235
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Although it seems odd, Machiavelli actually agrees with Aristotle on this point. ... Machiavelli advises princes to adopt characteristics that serve their state. ... Machiavelli primarily writes with a concern for the preservation of the state and the prince. ... Human beings do not naturally come together in peace and agreement according to Machiavelli. ... One may expect that Machiavelli would support Christian teachings that attempt to foster moral behavior, but Machiavelli insists that God's promise of eternal salvation...

• Word Count: 1841
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Machiavelli is not saying simply that "the end justifies the means"; that would be a dangerous oversimplification of Machiavelli's intentions that, if put into practice, would lead to a great many actions that Machiavelli would certainly not approve. ... Machiavelli does not talk about what is good or bad, moral or immoral he talks about what is harmful or useful to the prince. ... Machiavelli further believes that these wicked deeds can involve violence and cruelty when necessary. ... Machiavelli feels that failing to be cruel in certain situations is, in the long run, much less mercifu...

• Word Count: 1733
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Machiavelli goes into great detail about what it takes to be a ruler in power and how to stay in power. ... Machiavelli starts off his argument in a very humble manner. ... Machiavelli advises his reader(s) to take value in hereditary ruling for a couple of reasons. ... Generosity is self-defeating, according to Machiavelli. ... Machiavelli also goes on to say that...

• Word Count: 1920
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Machiavelli begins by identifying the various types of governments seen up to that time. ... For Machiavelli maintaining existence of the state and power become ends in themselves. ... One of the unique observations Machiavelli makes is the importance of economy in finances. ... On the subject of the use and misuse of cruelty, Machiavelli warns against the misuse of mercy. ... As a corollary to this Machiavelli addresses whether a prince should be loved or feared. ...

• Word Count: 3155
• Approx Pages: 13
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Love (in Niccolo Machiavelli's The Prince) The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli is the book that was based on examples of princes and other rulers of Spain, Italy, and other European countries at the time of Renaissance. ... To be a great ruler one must in a first place be a good person and according to Machiavelli to be a good person one should have these five qualities: compassion, honor, humanity, integrity, and religion. ... Machiavelli goes on to say that if one has and exercises all those qualities that make him a good person it can be harmful. ... The prince may not allow this to...

• Word Count: 961
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate