Niccolò Machiavelli

Niccolo Machiavelli and Thomas Hobbes are important political philosophers of their time. The philosophers share similar negative views on the human nature. These negative views of human nature are reflected in their views of government, politics, and the treatment of citizens. Niccolo Machiavelli was from the 1400 era. He was considered the Father of Political Science. He was born in the city-state of Florence. Machiavelli got is some trouble with the rulers of Florence, The Medici, and was…

Rohini Harsh M.A English (final) 3rd Semester Dr. Shirshendu Chakravarthy 13th November 2014 Is it better to remain in the cave with Machiavelli, or see the light with Socrates? “The heaviest penalty for declining to rule is to be ruled by someone inferior to yourself.” ― Plato, The Republic We can observe that today’s generation undergo some very grave and problematic issues. One such is that…

The notion of freedom discussed in both Niccolo Machiavelli’s The Prince and Martin Luther’s The Freedom of a Christian is one that shares considerable likeness. While Machiavelli and Luther describe freedom in different contexts, one political and the other theological, both The Prince and The Freedom of a Christian preach that freedom is at the same time a marvelous gift and tool, for the wholeness of the state and for the individual. Moreover, freedom is to not be controlled or puppeteered by…

What is Modern About the Thinking of Nicollò Machiavelli? Throughout Medieval Times, there were many instances of religious revival and political power shifts across the world. Society heavily revolved around the authority of the church, and the influence it had on political figures. Most people believed that in order to rule, power had derived from God and must rule along with God’s precepts. As the world transitioned itself into the Renaissance era, some political thinkers moved away from…

It is someone that, keeping the interest of the state, defends and promotes the empire no matter however violent their actions might be. Machiavelli suggests that a leader ought to desire to be considered clement instead of cruel, nevertheless, he ought not to misuse him being considered clement. Before being conquered by the Spanish, the Aztec empire had a well-organized society, a thriving…

the forms of government have changed from Monarchies, Chieftains, to Popes/ Arch Bishops to modern Politics. Lao-Tzu’s views from the Tao-te Ching possess a thought that the people need a leader who is kind and gentle, but firm and wise, whereas Machiavelli describes in “The Prince” that a leader should strive to take complete control of power and wield is fiercely, things will turn out alright in the end. The two differ incredibly, but could also agree on many issues and matters. Lao-Tzu…

Modern life can be described to originate from the process of modernity. In its broader aspect, modernity arises as a topic in both humanities and natural sciences. Modern era, as well as some socio-cultural norms and practices that took place during early Renaissance, are some of the ideas surrounding modernity. The term defines a generation with its unique technological innovation, political structures, and socioeconomics. The society advances in knowledge to surpass its predecessors.…

own mirror, On Kingship. In the piece, Thomas takes examples from the natural world to advocate for his ideal form of government, a kingship, and discusses how a king can lead his people to the ultimate end. Nearly three-hundred years later, Niccolo Machiavelli wrote The Prince, in which he uses historical examples to give princes advice for ruling, so they can maintain power and build a lasting state. Despite writing for the same purpose, St. Thomas…

mutual understanding at some point but as societies grew, citizens began to think as individuals instead of as a collective. As a result of this self-serving behavior, inequality and the mistreatment of others quickly followed. Philosophers Niccolò Machiavelli, Jean Jacques Rousseau, and Socrates all share their own differentiated views…

Being disarmed makes you despised In his essay "The Qualities of Prince" Machiavelli praises the skill of prince in warfare. He argues that an art of arms is one of the rudimentary skill of prince in order to hold his position on high. But Machiavelli focuses not on the effect of war on human life. In speaking to prince's military duties, Machiavelli says that "being disarmed makes you despised."(86) This statement stresses the importance of war for any rulers…