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to use almost any means to achieve his ends that has the most direct appeal to many amoral leaders of today. Some psychologists fi...

different styles. Yet, while this may be the case, certainly there must be lines drawn and the author is not quite so critical of...

the ultimate goal or greater good." In essence, he is arguing, according to Oldham, that the end justifies the means and that any ...

a prince should behave and when behavior is justifiable. The author also to an extent addresses the nature of man. At least one ca...

Dantes (1999) Florentine origin, one first must ascertain the reasons why people are drawn to his work. Is it that poems are enjo...

King of France in 1589 (2000). He was raised in the Protestant faith and "he settled the religious question by adopting Catholicis...

or socialism. More realized that it would be hard to find an established model to point to and so he created his own. More explain...

but weak, and Medici was allowed to return to power (2000). Machiavelli was dismissed but was soon afterward imprisoned, and sub...

too saw that the people needed leadership. The general public was thought not quite capable of making the big decisions. While Mac...

for the people. Leadership and theories of leadership have come a long way since Machiavellis time. Heider (1986) claims that lea...

science or subjects in the humanities do not. Both classic philosophy and modern philosophy seem to make political philosophy a qu...

In six pages the realist theory and Machiavelli's political influence are examined within the context of the contemporary war with...

that what is done is not as important as the character of the leader nor of his ability to lead. At the same time, unlike a preach...

require freedom. It would not be until much later, during the latter part of the eighteenth century, that the world would see imme...

greedy for gain" (Machiavelli 56). Men, Machiavelli argued, were by nature more interested in their own good than in achieving th...

end all of leadership. Leadership is more than simply doing what the people say they want. It is acting to fulfill the needs of th...

the day and time in which they were written. Of course, no true political analyst can be excused simply for that reason. Still, it...

have been utilized in both historical and contemporary politics: (a) The use of diplomacy and the formation of coalitions; (b) Vio...

In five pages this paper discusses Machiavelli's views on the concepts of power and leadership. Three sources are cited in the bi...

people. Machiavelli contends that every ruler does not want to be mean or cruel leader and rather, they want to be merciful (58)....

concern the ultimate goal or greater good." In essence, he is arguing, according to Oldham, that the end justifies the means and t...

sense. After all, it is a comedy and many comedies at least hint at politics. The author also points out that Mandragola is not a ...

of the day. There were Kings and Christians and those who were attached to Enlightenment ideals. In essence, Machiavellis world wa...

he went about pursuing his own objectives to the detriment of the German people.3 However, in analyzing Hitlers rule over Germany...

a utopian society -- represents a rational philosophy educated by science, motivated by art, and inspired by compassion. Declarin...

he makes out of a mandrake plant. This root is supposed to cure her of her ailment. In other words, she will conceive a child if...

In six pages the Machiavellian approach is applied to Macbeth and examines the Lord and Lady's actions in comparison with Machiave...

In five pages this paper examines how after the First World War shifting leadership in Russia, Italy, and Germany resulted in a ra...

many have said that Napoleon, while a good military strategist and fair leader, had hidden motives. He wanted to make the Bonapart...

This paper discusses Machiavelli's views on women, gender, and politics as demonstrated in The Prince. This five page paper has tw...