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

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...

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...

The Prince, it is clear that they came from a multitude of places, but most notably from the example of Borgia. Some ideas would c...

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

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

character of the leader nor of his ability to lead. The book is essentially about how a leader can be at his best. While it is tru...

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...

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

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

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

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

that men with their wisdom cannot direct them and that no one can even help them; and because of this they would have us believe t...

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...

This paper addresses Nietzche's Machiavelli's views on human nature, politics, and society. This five page paper has two sources ...

This paper examines the historical importance of the Renaissance as it impacted Machiavelli's work, The Prince. This five page pa...

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

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

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

This paper compares and contrasts Machiavelli's The Prince and Plato's Republic. This eight page paper has seven sources listed in...

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

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 a paper consisting of three pages Socrates' philosophy that men should always act justly is in stark contrast to Machiavelli's ...

to order--cruelty, deception, and force were all justified in his view if these forces accoplished the desired goals. In wielding ...

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

This paper analyzes Machiavelli's classic work, with an emphasis on chapter twenty-one and the topic of gaining esteem. This seve...

This paper addresses modern leadership issues relevant to Machiavelli's classic work. This nine page paper has seven sources list...