In The Prince‚ Machiavelli states that it is better to be hated then loved as a leader. I disagree with him‚ and say that it is much better to be loved then hated. There are certain people‚ like Alexander the Great and Caesar who were loved when they ruled‚ there is human nature that affects the way people respond to things‚ and how a prince treats his people. Through out the ages there have been many good and bad rulers. Some of them ruler by fear‚ but some‚ like Caesar and Alexander the Great
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him back in favor of the Medici’s who had previous exiled him. Machiavelli never dictates what or who the ideal prince is‚ but he continually offers examples and advice‚ which is often immoral and unethical‚ on how someone would become the ideal prince. Machiavelli was naturally pessimistic about the human race‚ and that heavily influenced this work‚ with negative connotations flowing freely. One of the first suggestions Machiavelli makes in the book is that it is much easier if the prince is taking
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Machiavelli begins by stating that many people have written and contemplated this subject‚ the subject of leadership. In everyday life‚ leadership is practiced‚ tested‚ and sought out. When studying leaders and their purposes a few topics often arise; who are they inspired by‚ how did they get their success‚ how do they keep power‚ and what personality traits do they possess. Today‚ these topics are still questioned on the daily. Machiavelli discusses these matters in a way never thought of before
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Using Machiavelli’s principles the United States can evaluate its modern issues. In The Prince by Machiavelli‚ one is exposed to a way of thinking that encompasses both olden and modern societies. Although Machiavelli could not predict the future‚ his instructions for leaders and countries still hold true today. Focusing on specific topics - the 2003 invasion of Iraq‚ airport security‚ and the collection of information by the United States National Security Agency’s - one can clearly see that these
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especially classic realists‚ also believe it can be due to the destructive tendency of human nature. In fact‚ people are viewed as narrowly selfish and ethically flawed‚ with the intent of achieving self-advantage regardless of others. As Niccolo Machiavelli well describes it in 1532‚ in The Prince‚ human nature is inherently evil. Men are always seeking for power and have very strong desires to be better than others. Thomas Hobbes brings the idea of a “state of nature” and supports this idea by
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G. Aaron Rangel Saltoun-Ebin 2/6/13 5863410 328 words What is Machiavelli’s attitude toward mankind? Does his view of man’s relation to fortune reflect optimism or pessimism? Machiavelli‚ a 15th ce writer and philosopher‚ had a negative and distrustful attitude towards mankind as he writes in his book “The Prince” about how to be the most effective ruler. His writing style throughout the book reflects that he was pessimistic towards man’s fortune. In Machiavelli’s most famous book‚ he
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In The Prince Machiavelli tries to approach the rules in order for them to understand the importance of knowing how to rule from a citizen’s perspective. He states that there are two main types of principalities: the new and the hereditary ones. The first ones‚ are acquired through the usage of force or influences‚ so their life cycle are more difficult to over go. On the other hand‚ the second ones are passed from one generation to another‚ so as they are already in the tradition of the people‚
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would be one of which who show trustworthiness‚ mercy‚ religiousness‚ etc.‚ all of which are good traits. On the contrary‚ according to Machiavelli‚ the ideal prince would at most show none of these traits and yet seem to possess them all at once. The ideal prince for Machiavelli would be one who is cruel and prudent and is more miserly than liberal. Machiavelli feels that an ideal prince would be cruel enough to bestow enough fear upon his subjects that he would gain respect‚ while at the same
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In this paper‚ I will argue that a ruler must do all in his or hers power to not be at a disadvantage. In this paper‚ I will argue that a ruler must do all in his or hers power to not be at a disadvantage. As being an elitist in society‚ one must always be ‘beast-like’. Having a disadvantage will put them in a situation to not reach their self-interests. The powerful must use any strategy to be authoritative. There are many present day situations that exemplifies Machiavelli’s points in The Prince
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US people‚ keep the stable of the US society or at least safeguard the interests of one’s own party. In a country like the US that put nation’s interest and human rights first‚ is not easy to embody ethics in foreign politics. In The Prince‚ Machiavelli (1988) discussed the importance of having a strong army in many chapters. Based on his time‚ he suggests that a prince should not depend on mercenary or auxiliary armies. The US not only needs mercenary and auxiliary armies but also has the strongest
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