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MACHIAVELLI'S VIEW OF HUMAN NATURE
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....nt from that of humanists of his time.
Machiavelli believes the ruling Prince should be the sole authority
determining every aspect of the state and put in effect a policy which
would serve his best interests. These interests were gaining, maintaining,
and expanding his political power.1 His understanding of human na.... Part 2 of Paper
....lli further goes on to question the
loyalty of the citizens and advises the Prince that "...because men a
wretched creatures who would not keep their word to you, you need keep
your word to them."6 However, Machiavelli did not feel that a Prince
should mistreat the citizens. This suggestion once again to serve the
Prince's best interests.
If a prince can not be both feared and loved, Machiavelli suggests,
it would be better for him to be feared bey the citizens within his own
principality.... |
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