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    Machiavelli Influence

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    Machiavelli never thought about how big of an impact and influence‚ The Prince would be. However‚ as history tells the work becomes a major part in the Renaissance and becomes one of the most influential works at that time‚ and becomes the most famous work from Machiavelli‚ in fact more famous and influential than all of his works put together. During the Renaissance‚ the reformation came from ideals or theories of political and social issues. Machiavelli played and participated in very involved

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    Machiavelli and Hobbes

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    Machiavelli and Hobbes To be successful‚ one must have the appearance of virtuousness‚ but not necessarily be virtuous. At least‚ this appears to be true according to Niccolo Machiavelli’s works. Machiavelli’s idea of the virtuous republican citizen may be compared to Hobbes’ idea of a person who properly understands the nature and basis of sovereign political power. Hobbes’ ideas seem to suggest that most anyone can claim rightful authority as there is a belief in God‚ and one can under Hobbes

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    The Prince By Machiavelli

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    successfully. Through the clear and simple dialect‚ Machiavelli is able to compose understandable advice on how to have a fruitful reign. To fully support his ideas‚ Machiavelli uses Cesare Borgia’s rule as the prime example. Cesare Borgia’s rule is considered successful in the eyes of Machiavelli. This paper will outline Machiavelli’s points to being a successful ruler through the reign of Cesare Borgia. Machiavelli’s The Prince‚ is a work in which Machiavelli describes the qualities and actions he believed

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    Machiavelli Thesis

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    I will begin talking about what I propose to discuss in my dissertation. Firstly the title includes two main components; who influenced Machiavelli and the second part includes who he himself influenced through his writings and actions of war and violence. I have done numerous accounts of research‚ most importantly by reading the art of war written by Machiavelli. This book consists of answering the first question of who influenced him. Throughout the book‚ there are many examples which show who

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    Niccolo Machiavelli

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    Niccolo Machiavelli was a famous Italian writer during the Reniassance. He was also a humanist‚ diplomat‚ philosopher‚ politician‚ and historian. Machiavelli was very smart and gifted‚ a psychologist actually name a behavioral trait after him. He was very versatile and could do many things‚ but being a writer was one of his most popular. Machiavelli is known for writing the book‚ The Prince. There is a lot of debate about this particular book. His writings in this book exemplified many different

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    Machiavelli as a Humanist

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    who is concerned with the interests and welfare of humans. Niccolo’ Machiavelli can be thought of as a humanist. Although opinions on this differ greatly depending on whom you speak with. Machiavelli’s life consists of so many examples and lessons that he has learned throughout his life. Through my paper‚ I intend to examine his perception of morality based on his political writings and life experiences. Niccolo’ Machiavelli was born on May 3‚ 1469 and died in 1527. Although we do not know

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    Machiavelli The Prince

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    Lynda Nwankwo HUM 212 W01 1/6/2014 Machiavelli- The Prince OUTLINE The Prince is sometimes claimed to be one of the first works of modern philosophy‚ especially modern political philosophy‚ in which the effective truth is taken to be more important than any abstract ideal. It was also in direct conflict with the dominant Catholic and scholastic doctrines of the time concerning how to consider politics and ethics. The Prince is sometimes claimed to be one of the first works of modern philosophy

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    Machiavelli and Morality

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    minimizing all chance and uncertainty. This kind of governing demands violence to be taken‚ however this is only done for the strict purpose of maintaining his throne‚ and generating both fear and admiration from his people. In all cases of violence‚ Machiavelli limits the amount of violence that needs to be taken down to the minimum‚ and most cases the victims of these acts are enemies of the people. Behind the violence‚ the prince is essentially taking the role of the villain and assuming all "bad" acts

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    Niccolo Machiavelli

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    Background * Niccolo Machiavelli born in Florence Italy‚ May 3‚ 1469 * Father was a lawyer * Family had own personal library that had books on Roman and Greek philosophy * Saw the troubles of the French invasion (1493) * He was employed in diplomatic services and as a historiographer. * Wrote many books‚ but is best known for his masterpiece The Prince in 1513 * Never considered himself a philosopher * Yet he is considered one of the greatest philosophers * Died

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    Machiavelli: a Cynic?

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    or evil. Machiavelli argues simply that man is self-centered and only after self preservation. He argues that mankind is immoral and greedy. His opinions are apparent as he states‚ "It may be said of men in general that they are ungrateful‚ voluble‚ dissemblers‚ anxious to avoid danger‚ and covetous of gain‚" in the eighteenth paragraph of The Prince. These thoughts and views have gained him the title of a cynic. More than a cynic however‚ Machiavelli is but a realist. Machiavelli feels that

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