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    Machiavelli Bad Rulers

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    According to Machiavelli, a prince learns such virtue by particular kinds of study: first, and most importantly, the study of warfare. He should spend lots of time strategizing, exercising, and preparing himself for battle. Such training makes a man more likely to achieve power through conquest, and less likely to succumb to laziness once he achieves it. In addition, any prince who wishes to be powerful should also study histories of successful princes, to understand what has worked for men in the

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    Han Feiizi Analysis

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    Han Feizi is a Chinese scholar who was born into a noble family but could not keep up with life since he had a stutter. He was however gifted in writing the Chinese tradition. His intellect helped to propel him to visit many places. He died a tragic death because of the jealousy of a friend. According to Han Feizi, the “two handles” of government are rewards and punishment. He believes that if a ruler implements these tactics in his governance, then there will be order and accountability in the way

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    uncertain in its success, than to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things, because the innovator has for enemies all those who have done well under the old conditions, and lukewarm defenders in those who may do well under the new” (Machiavelli 1532, Pg.42). The reason this quote stuck with me so much is because it can be applied in two scenarios, the first being when you are a newcomer to something and second is having to come in and take over, no matter what that may be and it may require

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    The Devaluation of Devotion Through Disobedience Throughout Barbara Miller’s translation of The Bhagavad-Gita, Lord Krishna reminds Arjuna of his obligations to act for the good of his people, advising him not to discard his warrior duties or reject the idea of fighting against his own kin. In The Bhagavad-Gita, Arjuna exhibits disobedience through his initial decision not to engage in combat on the battlefield, and he also discards his duties and obligations as a warrior through this protest. His

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    Machiavelli and Machiavellianism When mentioned to most of the people, Machiavelli is associated with evil, corruption, temptation, revenge, etc. The main reason for this is the book that Machiavelli wrote “The Prince”. The book being completely revolutionary for it’s time is the origin of one of the most immoral political doctrines-Machiavellianism. Widely criticized throughout centuries, Machiavellianism is based on personal gain, achieving and maintaining power. But even thought the main origin

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    In order for one to be a tremendous leader one should rule in fear. As ruling in fear one would have more power over their followers. A leader who rules in fear will have their followers intimidated, by having their followers intimidated certainly everything will be under control. One will be a much successful leader, by having everything under control. To rule in fear does not mean to deprive one’s followers of their rights. The followers will comply with the law by having trepidation of

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    Machiavelli’s “The prince” Machiavelli has many ideas throughout his work. A few of them can definitely translate to current day situations. In Machiavelli’s “the prince” he brings up many key points that people may find very controversial. Some people completely agree and other people think that they're completely irrational and too powerful. Either way you look at it you have a really organized government form that may or may not work in this day and age. Machiavelli addressed in “the prince” that

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    Understanding the context and intent with which Nicolló Machiavelli wrote The Prince and The Discourse serves as key framing for understanding the themes and messages in these two influential works. While they were written just a few months apart by the same author and even have specific recommendations that are identical, the thrust of the two texts are profoundly different. While the Prince reads like a diagnoses and treatment for the ills of Machiavelli’s hometown of Florence, The Discourses serves

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    should possess has been a argued about for centuries. In “The Qualities of the Prince” Machiavelli describes the qualities he believed that a leader should have. The quality that brought the most interest to me was “it is much safer to be feared than to be loved.” Being a loved leader creates the opportunity for others to manipulate them easily, where a leader who is feared is in control, and is respected. Machiavelli states that “since men love at their own pleasure and fear at the pleasure of the prince

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    Indus valley Civilization and Early Trade Earliest indian civilization lies between the Indus and Saraswati Rivers The Himalaya separate India and Pakistan from Tajikistan and China Farming on flood plains started in 6,000 BCE Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa Cities/ Villages were built from fired bris- roads were just large enough for two large carts and some pedestrians because of theocracy priests served as representatives for the gods cities usually depended on farms that were irrigated for a

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