When we hear the word “Machiavellian”, we often connect that term to an immoral cynical disregard for the purpose of personal gain, but we should not assume that Niccolò Machiavelli had that intention of creating this idea. In the Republic of Florence of 1513, Machiavelli published “The Prince”, laying down the first foundation for modern political philosophy, and addressing the concerns of how people can achieve and maintain civil society. With the right virtue, physical arms, people, and opportunity, people can compel themselves to bring about principality.
To bring about change in the name of the people, using just violence mindlessly will not work, nor will truth or message alone will work. Although people may have the ideals to fight …show more content…
In Chapter 6 of “The Prince”, he stated that if “Moses, Cyrus, Theseus, and Romulus had been unarmed they could not have enforced their constitutions for long.” When a person comes along to bring about change, it would benefit them if they can be equipped in both education and military arms to compel others for their cause. The person may be armed in virtue, but without the physical arms, it may be the reason why leaders fail. For leaders to gain power, they need power. Though, simple as that may sound, it can be rather difficult to possess. Machiavelli suggests that although we do not have our own armies, we should still prepare ourselves when time of opportunity arises and then take action. While times may be harsh, if a person can properly prepare and educate him or herself, it may be enough to acquire some power. While not impossible, it can be extremely difficult, and it may take specific kinds of individuals with a great deal of work and attention. Taking advantages of these opportunities have made the select few successful, and their exceptional virtues enabled them to procure notable
To bring about change in the name of the people, using just violence mindlessly will not work, nor will truth or message alone will work. Although people may have the ideals to fight …show more content…
In Chapter 6 of “The Prince”, he stated that if “Moses, Cyrus, Theseus, and Romulus had been unarmed they could not have enforced their constitutions for long.” When a person comes along to bring about change, it would benefit them if they can be equipped in both education and military arms to compel others for their cause. The person may be armed in virtue, but without the physical arms, it may be the reason why leaders fail. For leaders to gain power, they need power. Though, simple as that may sound, it can be rather difficult to possess. Machiavelli suggests that although we do not have our own armies, we should still prepare ourselves when time of opportunity arises and then take action. While times may be harsh, if a person can properly prepare and educate him or herself, it may be enough to acquire some power. While not impossible, it can be extremely difficult, and it may take specific kinds of individuals with a great deal of work and attention. Taking advantages of these opportunities have made the select few successful, and their exceptional virtues enabled them to procure notable