Machiavellian ethics suggest that all is fair as long as you reach your goal or "the ends justify the means." Whether it is gained by being glib‚ through manipulation‚ or lies‚ those who follow Machiavellian ethics are without remorse or empathy. This effects not only the individual but the society as a whole. To the individual‚ Machiavellian ethics can suggest a kill or be killed mentality‚ which is built on mistrust. If one adopted these ethics in a professional setting‚ such as in the office
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Throughout the story of The Once and Future King‚ a variety of themes and ideas have displayed‚ some including leadership and diverse political theories. For those who have never read The Once and Future King‚ the story follows the storyline of Wart who is being trained by a “wizard” named Merlyn‚ to be king. Merlyn is teaching Wart the best way he can‚ by giving Wart hands on experience‚ turning him into different animals and creatures‚ putting Wart into situations where he must think to solve or
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In the novel “My Brilliant Friend” power plays a key and intrusive role in the entire piece. Set in old Naples‚ the novel follows the friendship between Elena Greco and Raffaella Cerullo‚ also known as Lila. Power is a key feature in the text ranging from fights between different families or power struggles within each family. A character that constantly fights and strives to achieve this power within his own family in the novel is Rino Cerullo‚ Lila’s older brother. His power struggle shows how
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Scholar William Childers states that‚ “by Cervantes’s day‚ then‚ chivalry was debased to the point where its ethos of altruistic service had been replaced by sloth and greed‚ overlaid with a thin veneer of pretense.”1 This quote helps us realize what the real problem is when trying to discuss whether the medieval chivalry effectively died by the close of the Middle Ages. Indeed‚ it is important to establish a clear definition of what chivalry was for William Marshal and his successors. It was clearly
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Royalty is a term we like to associate with elegance‚ sophistication‚ and luxury. They’re the envy of all as they seem to live an extravagant lifestyle filled with exotic trips‚ an unlimited supply of money‚ and a stress-free life. But what is often overlooked‚ is the overwhelming responsibility they have to be the face of a country. Sir George Savile‚ a member of England’s King Charles II’s Privy Council‚ attempts to persuade his audience to think of King Charles II as a beloved individual who
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PROCOPIUS’ MODEL OF AN IDEAL ROMAN RULER – AN EVALUTATION OF JUSTINIAN AND HIS DOINGS Warren Purvin The Byzantine Empire‚ 330-1453 – Section E October 19‚ 2014 The Secret History is one of Procopius’s many works that helped him become of one of the most renowned scholars of all time. Written sometime during the sixth century but not actually published until 1653‚ The Secret History is one of the most valuable resources that provide information about the reign of Emperor Justinian. At
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Cesare Beccaria Makenzie Strange Cesare Beccaria is referred to as "the father of classical criminal theory." (New World Encyclopedia ‚ 2015 ) His writing has made a significant impact on things as great as the American Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Beccaria has even argued against the death penalty‚ and in some cases‚ has convinced some nations to alter the law of the fatal punishment. With his determination and assistance of his colleagues ‚ he was able to write‚ and publish‚ one of
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In 1792 James painted a portrait called‚ “A Voluptuary in the Horrors of Digestion.” A voluptuary is someone who overindulges in pleasurable things. In this painting it shows‚ a Prince sitting on a fancy chair after eating a large meal. This Prince will someday be King. In order to be a good king they must have the following things‚ he must be ambitious‚ honest‚ and good with money. For the following reasons this Prince is not ready to be King. First‚ the king must be ambitious. Being ambitious
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Within “Chevrefoil” by Marie De France‚ power as a social construction is extremely evident and affects all characters within the text. King Mark has power over all subjects including his wife and nephew‚ Tristan‚ even going as far as to exile his nephew when finding out about his wife’s love for him (De France 167)‚ punishing both his wife and Tristan. The main character to be greatly affected by power is Tristan. Although Tristan is the king’s nephew he is powerless against his ruling and therefore
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analyzing their rhetorical techniques‚ or through following the teachings of masters of the subject. The author of this piece‚ for an example‚ went to great lengths to be wellversed in historical literature reading and analyzing works of art such as Niccolo Machiavelli’s "The Qualities of the Prince" and Henry David Thoreau’s "Civil Disobedience". Through these readings‚ she learned about various rhetorical techniques such as parallelism‚ persuasiveness‚ comparison‚ and compartmentalized reasoning. She
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