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MACHIAVELLI'S VIEW OF HUMAN NATURE
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In The Prince Niccolo Machiavelli presents a view of governing a
state that is drastically different from that of humanists of his time.
Machiavelli believes the ruling Prince should be the sole authority
determining every aspect of the state .... Middle of Term Paper
... believed that an individual
had much to offer to the well being of the state, Machiavelli was quick to
mock human nature. Humanists believed that "An individual only 'grows to
maturity- both intellectually and morally- through participation' in the
life of the state."4 Machiavelli generally distrusted citizens, stating
that "...in time of adversity, when the state is in need of it's citizens
there are few to be found."5 Machiavelli further goes on to question the
loyalty of the citizens and advises the Prince that "...because men a
wretched creatures who would not keep their word to you, you need keep
your word to them."6 However, Machiav ... |
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