Machiavelli And Erasmus Analysis

Both Machiavelli and Erasmus had great concepts and ideas. They were both born at similar times however; they were born in different areas. Machiavelli was born in Florence Italy in 1469. Erasmus was born in 1466 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. He was a great scholar in the northern renaissance and the first editor of the New Testament. Machiavelli was a historian, politician, diplomat, philosopher, humanist, and writer in the northern renaissance. One of his popular works was the book he wrote “The Prince”. Both Machiavelli and Erasmus were great contributors towards work in the renaissance time period. When comparing the two in which style of leadership fits today’s world I would chose Machiavelli. A main reason is because; his ideas stated that force should be used if necessary. That’s important in today’s society; showing military power but only exerting it if needed. He also was very organized he had tactical ideas, knew geographical terrain, and historical analysis. This shows he planned ahead before going through with his order. Establish a since of knowledge about the enemy and location before the combat …show more content…
He’s trying to say who would one be less disappointed in, a person that loves and forgets one or the murder or would kill you for disappointing them. He’s saying more people would follow his actions if his was feared from my perspective. I think from a man with powers perspective he would want to be feared to assert his dominance and let everyone know what all they have. For an average person it would probably be better to be loved because, they don’t have the support from people if they were feared and they could get injured. In all, if one has the backup and headed an organization feared would probably be the better option, however; an everyday normal person should pick loved because they don’t have the support of others for