Throughout The Prince, Machiavelli represents what a person should be. The arguments Machiavelli possesses throughout the book can be questioned, but the intent is still there. Machiavelli does not specifically state whether Christian ethics should be followed but rather what one person should possess to survive. Personally, I agree with Machiavelli’s theory. One should be entitled to whatever religion or morals they would like to follow. Machiavelli mentions that the need for prudence and virtue is important because it would be essential in politics. Although some Christian ethics are important, not all have to be followed in order to be a “good man.” Machiavelli had a deep belief in ambition and risk taking. You should always take risks
