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The Political Thought of Machiavelli

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...

Virtue and the Political Thinking of Niccolo Machiavelli

In five pages this paper examines the leadership construct and the idea of virtue as it is featured in The Prince by Niccolo Machi...

Machiavelli, Hobbes, and Early Political Thinking

This paper examines Hobbes' work, Leviathan, as well as Machiavelli's, The Prince as they relate to the beginnings of political th...

Political Goodness and The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli

has the most direct appeal to many amoral leaders of today. Some psychologists find in his works deep insights as to the nature of...

Utopian Political Philosophy Criticism in The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli

In seven pages this paper examines Chapter XV of The Prince in a consideration of how it criticizes the political philosophy descr...

The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli and Political Leaders

realistic appraisal of the people they were expected to lead (Ahsan, 2002). Machiavelli detailed what he considered to be ideal l...

The Brutal Political Philosophy of Machiavelli's The Prince

the effects of "Original Sin" (Hundersmarck 133). While Machiavelli agreed with this stance, he did not do so because of theology....

Machiavelli's Beliefs and Modern Political Relevance

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

Machiavelli's Relevance To Modern Political Theory

This paper contends that Machiavelli's collected works laid the foundation for the beginnings of modern political science. This te...

Machiavelli's Impact on Future Political Documents

This paper compares the writings of Machiavelli to early American political writings such as The Federalist Papers and The Constit...

Machiavelli's Political Philosophy

This paper examines the political beliefs of Niccolo Machiavelli, with an emphasis on his beliefs regarding evil in politics. Thi...

Political Significance of Machiavelli's The Prince

This paper addresses the political impact of Niccolo Machiavelli's classic work, The Prince. This five page paper has eight sourc...

Machiavelli's Impact on Political Theory

This paper discusses how the works of Machiavelli still influence political thinking and theory hundreds of years after his death....

Leader's Political Role in King Henry V by William Shakespeare

In his political discourse, The Prince, Nicolo Machiavelli believed that political prowess that leads inherently to victory is ine...

Machiavelli: How Far Do His Patterns Of Contrast Between Political Ideals And Concrete Realities Apply Today?

Additionally, a president who is worth his salt makes exceptional use of the political climate, much like Harry Truman and Dwight ...

Principles of Machiavellian Theory

This paper examines whether or not Machiavelli's political theories set forth in The Prince can be applied to political situations...

Flawed Political Arguments in The Prince

power. For example, Machiavelli points out that the ruler becomes great in the eyes of the people by overcoming difficulties and o...

The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli Critically Analyzed

In Machiavellis view, it is mans desire to attain the unattainable, which is the greatest threat to humanity. As soon as he accep...

Machiavelli's Relevance to Modern Politics

This paper analyzes the various political theories of Machiavelli's The Prince in terms of manipulating beliefs, the use of rhetor...

French Revolution and the Application of Principles from The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli

In six pages this essay seeks to better understand the French Revolution through an application of the theories contained in Machi...

The State's Role in World Politics

This research paper investigates the part played by the state within the context of world politics. Specifically, the writer exami...

Discourses and The Prince Compared

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

Machiavelli's Place in Medieval Society

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

Political Thinking: The Perennial Questions by Glenn Tinder

a student, or anyone else, this think, but can present some insights that students and teachers alike may find useful, he states ...

Niccolo Machiavelli's The Prince and Human Nature

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

'Unethical' Conduct Principles of Niccolo Machiavelli

soldier Cesare Borgia, who was at that time engaged in enlarging his holdings in central Italy (pp. 443). Much of what Machiavelli...

Political Themes Seen In Machiavelli

This paper discusses Machiavelli's, The Prince. The author addresses Centaur Chiron's role, political themes, and lessons that ca...

Leo Strauss on Political Philosophy

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

Realist Perspectives on the Iraq War

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

Methodology of Machiavelli and Alexander The Great

This paper examines the similarities between Alexander The Great's military tactics and the political tactics described in Machiav...