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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
... 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, Machiavelli d ... |
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