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16 Cards in this Set
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What are some keywords in regards to Machiavelli? |
Virtù Fortuna Politics Necessity Religion |
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What is the background to Machiavelli's political writing? |
The Florentine Republic Manning the Florentine Militia in 1503 Italian Wars (1494-1559) Machiavelli's imprisonment, torture and barring from political office |
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When was 'The Prince' written and published? |
1513 1532 |
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What was the purpose of 'The Prince'? |
Advice for sovereign princes Similar to 'De Regno' (Aquinas) |
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How does Machiavelli invert Cicero in 'The Prince'? |
Princes need not always act in a moral/virtuous manner |
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What is the centre of political realism according to Machiavelli in 'The Prince'? |
"It seems better to focus upon what really happens than on speculation" (Ch. XV) "He who neglects what is done for what ought to be done, sooner effects his ruin than his preservation" (Ch. XV) |
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When was 'Discourses' written/released? |
1531 |
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What does the 'Discourses' praise? |
Classical virtue Imperial Roman Republic (as opposed to the Greek polis) |
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What is 'Discourses' critical of? |
Christianity - makes people weak and prey |
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Are there common themes between 'Discourses' and 'The Prince'? |
The necessity of ruthlessness |
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What is virtù? |
Ability Ingenuity Skill Flexibility |
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What is fortuna? |
Goddess of good fortune and luck Non-providential |
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Where is Machiavelli contradictory? |
'Discourses' is his true thought. 'The Prince' is satire Both endorse immoral conduct in different circumstances |
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How should a prince keep their word? |
They should keep their word, but are more successful when crafty/willing to trick others. |
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How should a prince fight? |
Equal parts law and force Fox and lion metaphor Prepare to act unethically |
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How must a prince make use of virtù? |
According to necessity Too much is counterproductive |
