Niccolò Machiavelli, a prominent figure during the Italian Renaissance, is often referred to as the founder of modern political science. Machiavelli 's cynical approach to ruling and politics even gave birth to a special term used when a ruling parties employ his worldview – Machiavellian-ism. This style of politics is known for being opposing what some refer to as the “ideal” form of ruling and emphasizes a “politics of reality” in which ethics are secondary to results and function (Machiavelli, The Prince, 79). This paper will explain in detail why Machiavelli wrote The Prince when he did, and then compare this political philosophy to several other prominent readings, and how modern politics in the information age are viewed through a lens
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Caesara had received high position in the church due to his father, and at a young age he was tasked with being Bishop of Pamplona. Shortly after, Caesara was promoted to cardinal. Only a few years later, Caesara renounced his cardinal title and was named Duke of Valentinosis. Machiavelli describes this sort of rise to power as “good fortune,” meaning they have little trouble rising to the top but an exceptionally hard time maintaining control (Machiavelli, The Prince, 27.) Despite this, Caesara was able to maintain control and achieve much in a relative short amount of …show more content…
Sophocles creates two main characters in Antigone, Creon and Antigone, whom are in opposition to one another in regards to the burial of Antigone 's brother after a battle (Sophocles, Antigone, 144). At it 's core, this argument is based around the what could be called “god 's law” and “man 's law.” Sophocles was attempting to answer the question of which should be adhered too, having Antigone strictly adhere to the “god law,” and Creon to the “man law.” In the end, Antigone 's belief that her brother should be buried in accordance to their religious customs cost Antigone her life (Sophocles, Antigone, 715-725) and by doing this Sophocles portrays her as a tragic hero. Creon loses all he holds dear for attempting to enforce
Caesara had received high position in the church due to his father, and at a young age he was tasked with being Bishop of Pamplona. Shortly after, Caesara was promoted to cardinal. Only a few years later, Caesara renounced his cardinal title and was named Duke of Valentinosis. Machiavelli describes this sort of rise to power as “good fortune,” meaning they have little trouble rising to the top but an exceptionally hard time maintaining control (Machiavelli, The Prince, 27.) Despite this, Caesara was able to maintain control and achieve much in a relative short amount of …show more content…
Sophocles creates two main characters in Antigone, Creon and Antigone, whom are in opposition to one another in regards to the burial of Antigone 's brother after a battle (Sophocles, Antigone, 144). At it 's core, this argument is based around the what could be called “god 's law” and “man 's law.” Sophocles was attempting to answer the question of which should be adhered too, having Antigone strictly adhere to the “god law,” and Creon to the “man law.” In the end, Antigone 's belief that her brother should be buried in accordance to their religious customs cost Antigone her life (Sophocles, Antigone, 715-725) and by doing this Sophocles portrays her as a tragic hero. Creon loses all he holds dear for attempting to enforce