The Prince

The Prince is a political treatise written by Machiavelli in 1513,it was written in the vernacular Italian rather than Latin the aim of Machiavelli was to promote the in which the effective truth is taken to be more important than any abstract ideal It was also in direct conflict with the dominant Catholic and scholastic doctrines of the time concerning how to consider politics and ethics.[5][6] is the most remembered of Machiavelli's works and the one most responsible for bringing the word…

In Machiavelli’s The Prince, there are several guidelines that a ruler must follow in order to achieve success. A ruler must be willing to do anything possible to ensure that the state survives, while maintaining his reputation. A ruler can not be inclined to be moral, as doing so would endanger the state and the people. He must not be loved, but rather feared to maintain power and have the respect of his people. Force must be used to restore discipline, order and well-being. A ruler must…

The prince by Machiavelli is not a book about ethics or morals instead it about power. The prince is a time with manual for political success and powers, which is showcased through his philosophy on: how to get power, how to gain it, how to keep it, how to apply it, how to increase it, how to hold it, and how to protect yourself against threat. Back in the Roman times into the late medieval period , many philosophers used to write guide books on how to rule for certain rulers Must similar to the…

Machiavelli was an Italian historian, politician, philosopher, humanist and writer who is well known as the founder of early political science. One of his most known books The Prince, is considered to be one of the most important nonfiction literature written in history. It gives an accurate and a truthful description of the method on governing. Elizabeth I of England was a Machiavellian leader. She was a ruler of vast intelligence, ability and success. She displayed her power by playing by her…

Is it better for a leader to be feared or loved? This is an argument made by Machiavelli’s novel, “The Prince.” He argued that if a person cannot have both, it is better to be feared. Throughout history, there have been many leaders. Some succeeded in winning the love and support of their nation, while others failed. Some would say there are certain traits, or qualities in a person that make them successful. Whether it be someone’s attitude, the way they handle tough decisions, or how they…

Machiavelli wrote ‘The Prince’ to tell others how he sees a good prince. He says a prince “in order to hold his position, must acquire the power to be not good, and understand when to use it and when not to use it, in accord with necessity” (The Prince ch15). He didn’t believe that humans are perfect because “But because no ruler can possess or fully practice them, on account of human conditions that do not permit it, he needs to be so prudent that he escapes ill repute for such vices as might…

Every government has a king, prince, queen, president etc. They are in charge of maintaining leadership and control within the people and the states. In Machiavelli’s work “The Prince,” the ideal prince should be wise, thoughtful, and versatile. Wise in his way he runs the kingdom. Thoughtful in the way he communicates with his people of the kingdom and takes their concern into consideration. Lastly, a prince should be versatile. He should be able to adjust and handle both his duty a ruler and…

England’s Prince Albert has difficulties with his speech. He has a speech impediment, which means he stutters while speaking. Prince Albert must take the throne yet with his stammering he is unable to communicate effectively. His country needs him to take the throne, but many worry. Prince Albert’s wife, Elizabeth, hires Lionel Logue a speech therapist. Lionel uses unconventional ways to cure Prince Albert of his stammering. This movie was exceptional. I have never seen it before and was…

Niccolo Machiavelli, an Italian Renaissance historian, in the novel “The Prince and Other Writings” states that a prince Must have a balance of how he acts towards his people in order to be a successful leader. First, Machiavelli establishes, that a prince can be generous but must be careful, for too much generosity may lead to disorder. Then the author elucidates that a prince must be feared and loved, but to be feared has a greater benefit because humans will break the bond of love when…

What kind of actions should a virtuoso (skillful) prince take? Well, he avoids using other princes' troops or hiring mercenaries to do his dirty work - such a reliance on outside help makes a prince the helpless victim of fortune. He does not come into power through overt crime, nor does he allow himself to gain a reputation for cruelty - but he is able to use crime and cruelty when he needs to, carefully concealing his guilt. A virtuoso prince will not alienate the people he governs, but he…