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. ... However, they are admirers of great leaders with traits of power, honor, courage, and generosity because they represent power. ... 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. ...

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Although it seems odd, Machiavelli actually agrees with Aristotle on this point. ... Machiavelli advises princes to adopt characteristics that serve their state. ... Human beings do not naturally come together in peace and agreement according to Machiavelli. ... If the people think their leader lacks morals, then the people may revolt, yet it is not any particular belief specifically that endangers the rule of government. ... One may expect that Machiavelli would support Christian teachings that attempt to foster moral behavior, but Machiavelli insists that God's promise of eternal salvat...

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Machiavelli identified his problems with current authority and clearly articulated the changes needed. ... Machiavelli also commented on the role of religion in a well-run political society. Machiavelli viewed religion as a useful instrument for princes to rule a civilized state. ... Machiavelli sees history as a way to learn from the figures that came before him. ... He mentions these figures not because they are closer to any sort of divine revelation, but to articulate that actions of past leaders need to be understood to advance society forward most effectively. ...

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These deliberate omissions have come to be a defining staple in the works of Machiavelli. ... Machiavelli provides an express interest in the topic of ingratitude in the republic. ... Establishing a good order of the soul takes time which Machiavelli doesn't believe is available. ... Though in practice Machiavelli deviates away from this idea, it is not to say that he has rejected justice outright. ... He goes on to explain that in the process of maintaining a free republic, leaders are always faced with the risk of offending citizens it should be rewarding and being suspicious of those i...

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Machiavelli worked hard for the government by using powerful negotiations with many foreign leaders to assist his city. ... Machiavelli assumes this distraction as mans tragic flow. ... Machiavelli' s ruler must teat his people and allies with much respect. ... Machiavelli shows a ruler as a "Jackel and Hyde". ... When his decision was ruled out, Machiavelli turned to technology. ...

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As a manual for leaders and those hoping to attain power, it lists the qualities a leader must possess, the skills a leader must attain, and stresses what a leader must be willing to do in order to maintain his power and position for the continued existence of the state. Machiavelli begins by identifying the various types of governments seen up to that time. ... He stresses the use of native troops who have a loyalty to their leader and their country is the ideal composition for a successful military force by citing the example of Phillip of Macedon, father of Alexander the Great. ... For Ma...

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Machiavelli starts off his argument in a very humble manner. ... By allowing the old systems in place, the people are more likely to go along with any of the rules they had with the previous ruler and they will not rebel against the new leaders. ... He also takes note of the fact that some leaders are much more talented in various aspects of ruling than others due to their own skills and abilities rather than good fortune. ... Machiavelli warns any aspiring prince about disarming his citizens because he claims that mistrust among the leader's people will bring his downfall. ... Machiavell...

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The application of virtu by any leader--any prince--presents the road to political health; a strong active ruler who is deft and crafty will probably, according to Machiavelli, always gain a respectable amount of power. ... Both agreee on the idea of the Noble Lie, or lie told by the leader to the believing masses for their own good. ... So Machiavelli equates his prescriptions with such. ... , he must obey Machiavelli. ... Indeed, Machiavelli is subscribing to his own prescription. ...

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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...

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On the first hand, a leader becomes ruthless and he must insists on using violence to maintain stability and on the other, desperate usage of authoritative leadership. This is exactly the cause of corruption when a leader needs to use force to implement laws until the people themselves change. ... Machiavelli continues, "You will find the populace to be much superior in both goodness and glory. ... Governmental leaders will lie and will hide information form its people, information and knowledge is truly powerful and would be a risk for them to maintain stability if everyone had it. ......

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These three major characteristics can only prove the fact that Putin is a modern day Machiavelli. ... The cruel actions of this Russian Leader instill fear in is subjects; which makes certain that he is not overpowered because the Russian people are to frightened to take action. ... Many of the people that speak out against the Russian Leader, are made into an example so that other people will not rise up. ... Despite civil unrest, Vladimir Putin's ability to maintain the state is obvious; this is the Russian Leader's third session as President. ... Machiavelli states that by secu...

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"The Prince," written by Niccolo Machiavelli in 1513, was a great representation of the new ideas that surfaced within literature during the Renaissance. Once a Florentine diplomat, Machiavelli was sent into exile after the return of the Medici family in Florence in 1512 (Kekewich 223). ... Machiavelli stressed the need to conquer new lands and for princes to maintain their power through any means necessary, using Alexander VI, Cesare Borgia, and Julius II as his primary examples. ... Machiavelli wrote: The gulf between how one should live and how one does live is so wide that a man who neglec...

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