Machiavellian

Adolf Hitler's Machiavellian Strategy Machiavelli’s The Prince outlines tactics for a leader to seize and maintain lands under his power. His tactics have been demonstrated repeatedly throughout history, and though his approach is hardly ethical or idealistic, one cannot deny the fact that it has proved to be effective. Hitler is an example that exemplifies the accuracy of what Machiavelli said would bring success in the acquisition of new provinces. One topic Machiavelli focuses on, especially

of decline for other countries like Spain. These two particular countries, England and Spain, had two very powerful rulers who helped determine the fate of their nations. Phillip II of Spain was born into a very powerful family of extremely Machiavellian heritage. He had control of the Netherlands, Spain, parts of the North and South Americas, and parts of Asia and Brazil. He was also extremely Catholic and loyal to the Catholic Church. Queen Elizabeth I of England inherited a small country divided

In Machiavelli’s “Prince” he discussed the use of fear as a political tool to maintain the state. He argued that fear when properly directed could generate loyalty and bolster the support of the government. He went on to write that fear was only powerful when wielded with care and when abused could quickly become counterproductive and result in being hated by the people. Fear was potent because it was the prince’s creation. Unlike love that is given to the prince and can easily be taken away, fear

Why Socrates Would Not Approve of a Machiavellian Prince or Political System Modern politics did not just spring into existence, but was built upon foundations set hundreds of years before. Foundations that have been set by Niccolo Machiavelli and Socrates have proven to withstand the test of time, continuing to be influential and poignant in today’s world. Despite their prevalence, these men advocate and believe in starkly different principles in government. Machiavelli’s concept of the ruling

many of the examples of leadership given in The Prince by Nicolo Machiavelli simply cannot translate to modern-day, in which lives move lightning-fast, governments vary, and war is more often avoided than it is encouraged. While the traits of a Machiavellian leader are still often exhibited in today’s best leaders, most of the advice he gives is for a world so primitive and slow in comparison to modern society. For example, Winston Churchill, famous for his leadership in Britain cannot be described

The Role of the Gad-fly in an Machiavellian Political System The environment that Niccolo Machiavelli was nurtured in was excellent at developing extremes. On one hand, he lived during the height of the Renaissance, a revolutionary intellectual movement that left no field behind. On the other hand, Machiavelli resided in Italy, a region strife with bloodshed and violence. In this environment, he was stripped from his political office and exiled to the countryside, bitter and confused. His exile

of North Korea from 1994-2011. He was a dictator of a country that is widely believed to have the worst human rights in the world, and this shows in the way he ruled the country with often little regard to the individual person. He is overall a Machiavellian dictator, as many of the ways in which he lead North Korea are in adherence to Machiavelli’s statements, examples of which being how he was presented as having all good qualities and how he was not afraid of hurting his citizens given that the

Who’s More Machiavellian? What are you willing to do in order to accomplish your goals? Could you say your machiavellian? Dictionary.com describes machiavellian as someone who is “cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous, especially in politics or in advancing in one’s career,” meaning they have goals and nothing, no one, will get in their way to achieving their goal. In the play, Much Ado about Nothing by William Shakespeare, we are given to main antagonists: Borachio and Don John. Both of the characters

Machiavellian Analysis Buddy Fletcher was able to use his financial success and philanthropy to win respect and power. His high esteem combined with his ability to deliver strong profits lead to blind deference. As Machiavelli wrote, “he who is highly esteemed is not easily conspired against”11 (Ch. 19). In the beginning of his career, Fletcher embodies the spirit of a Machiavellian leader by commanding influence through his success. However, in the spirit of Kant, he seems to adhere to strong moral

The Renaissance era of Europe produced a great multitude of political thinkers. Among this plethora is perhaps the most controversial philosopher of his age, Niccolò Machiavelli. The Florentine politician, known most famously for his work, The Prince, discusses, among other things, the relationship between morality and political action. However, unlike the vast majority of his European predecessors, who often argued that political power should be in the hands of the morally virtuous ruler, Machiavelli