responsible.He was also called Vishnugupta or Chanakya and famous for his pedantry and book ‘Arthasastra’as George remarks in his ‘The History Of Management Thought’ that although many individual today know of Machiavelli‚few have heard of Kautilya‚his counterpart‚who predated him by two thousand years.He was a great scholar who played a dominant part in the establishment ‚growth‚and preservation of the Indian Empire during the forth century BC.’(p-18) ‘The main theme of his book is the political
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In the novel I’m Not Scared‚ a devastatingly authentic portrayal of childhood‚ by the Italian author Niccolo Ammaniti‚ the isolated and poor world of Aqua Traverse appears to be profoundly immoral and wicked‚ however despite the adult cruelty and evilness‚ not all characters behave immorally. The novel protagonist‚ Michele Amitrano shows the real morality and courage when he saves Filippo Carducci and Teresa Amitrano‚ Michele’s’ mother‚ tried to stop the inhumane kidnapping‚ however she failed inexorably
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nation prospers is because of its leader. The best written piece I have come across on this topic is Niccolo Machiavelli’s book‚ "The Prince". A leader should be intelligent‚ strong‚ caring and devoted to his subjects. Although people have different opinions in the qualities of a good ruler‚ all believe that a leader should help his nation grow and thrive. In his book‚ "The Prince"‚ Niccolo Machiavelli states his opinions on what makes a good ruler. He believed that a leader should not think about his
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Niccolo Machiavelli’s‚ The Prince is used as a guide for ruling and maintaining control. This book was essential in aiding prince of Florence‚ Lorenzo de Medici‚ to help solidify the union in Italy. Machiavelli created it in an effort to gain the position of Lorenzo’s political advisor. As a result of the book‚ Machiavelli was appointed Lorenzo’s political advisor demonstrating how concrete his claims and supporting evidence were in gaining and maintaining control. Despite being principles established
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philosophers to critique his understandings and express their own viewpoints of Yahyah Ibn Adi’s philosophy on the unity and trinity of God. Emilio Platti in his article Yahya B. Adi And His Refutation Of Al-Warraq’s Treatise On The Trinity In Relation To His Other Works and Sidney H. Griffith in her article Commending Virtue And A Humane Polity In 10th Century Baghdad The Vision of Yahya Ibn Adi are two scholars who explored Yahya’s refutations. In their articles they discuss b a good indication
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The Ethical Views Expressed In Lord Of The Flies. In this human world‚ wherever we turn there will always be conflict. No human is perfect‚ and all humans err. Therefore we should understand that to err is only human‚ and to forgive is divine. The ethical views expressed in the renowned bestseller novel‚ Lord of the Flies‚ brings into perspective the ever changing external and internal conflict that lies within each of us. None of us can quite identify with and comprehend what is passing through
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Machiavelli vs Islamic Political Thought Niccolo Machiavelli was a political realist. He thought there were certain skills and characteristics needed to become a political ruler. In his work‚ The Prince‚ Machiavelli gives advice on how to be a successful prince‚ or ruler. "Successful" is partly based on how powerful a ruler was during his lifetime (reign)‚ but largely based on how much the prince affected the lives‚ through laws or societal norms‚ of future generations. Machiavelli was mainly interested
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Accordingly‚ in their pieces of literature‚ The Tao-te Ching and The Qualities of the Prince‚ Lao-tzu and Machiavelli have sought to convey a more complete and concrete understanding of their respective definitions and duties of a ruler (leadership). The theme of political leaders and their intricate relationship with society indeed validate itself within both texts. However‚ both Lao-tzu and Machiavelli approach this issue from almost entirely opposite positions‚ though sharing minute similarities. Lao-tzu
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As stated by Niccolo Machiavelli in The Prince “The means justify the end”. This novel was similar to a manual that taught royalty how they should conduct themselves. This famous quote was a means for justification for cruelty by royals as long as they were successful rulers in the end. Regardless of the fact that The Prince was written in 1532‚ this theory is still applicable in many fields today. Many unethical things have been done with the justification that these actions are for the greater
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Emotions Expressed through Expressive Movements As soon as I hear an excellent rhythmic music‚ my legs start to automatically feel the rhythm. Engrossed in my thoughts while hearing the music‚ I feel my inner emotions are waiting to express themselves. These emotions want to express themselves through moves‚ twirls‚ and steps‚ breaking the body’s stiffness into an expressive movement. These emotions are what I feel when I dance. In my entire life‚ I have loved to dance. Whenever I have had participated
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