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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 n.... Part 2 of Paper
....urther 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. He
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