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Machiavellianism (or Machiavellism) is widely defined as the political philosophy of the Italian Renaissance diplomat Niccolò Machiavelli, usually associated with realism in foreign and domestic politics, and with the view that those who lead governments must prioritize the stability of the regime over ethical concerns.
Frederick's argument is essentially moral in nature: he asserts that Machiavelli offered a partial and biased view of statecraft. His own views appear to reflect a largely Enlightenment ideal of rational and benevolent statesmanship: the king, Frederick contends, is charged with maintaining the health and prosperity of his subjects. On the one ...
' Discourses on the First Ten of Titus Livy ') is a work of political history and philosophy written in the early 16th century (c. 1517) by the Italian writer and political theorist Niccolò Machiavelli, best known as the author of The Prince.
Modern materialist philosophy developed in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries, starting in the generations after Machiavelli. Modern political philosophy tended to be republican, but as with the Catholic authors, Machiavelli's realism and encouragement of innovation to try to control one's own fortune were more accepted than his emphasis upon ...
Machiavelli in the robes of a Florentine public official Virtù is a concept theorized by Niccolò Machiavelli , centered on the martial spirit and ability of a population or leader, [ 1 ] but also encompassing a broader collection of traits necessary for maintenance of the state and "the achievement of great things."
Niccolo's Smile: A Biography of Machiavelli is a translation of Machiavelli's diaries and memoirs by Maurizio Viroli, a scholar from the University of Bologna, Italy, and Princeton University. Published in 1998 using Machiavelli's original source materials, the author recreates his biography.
Machiavelli, c. 1500, in the robes of a Florentine public official. Niccolò Machiavelli (May 3, 1469 – June 21, 1527) was a Florentine political philosopher, musician, poet, and romantic comedic playwright. Machiavelli was also a key figure in realist political theory, crucial to European statecraft during the Renaissance.
El Príncipe by Niccolò Machiavelli. Translation and introduction. Anamnesis, 2013. 184 pages. ISBN 9781495447839. El Príncipe by Niccolò Machiavelli. Translation, introduction and notes with José Rafael Herrera. Caracas, Venezuela: Los Libros de El Nacional, Colección Ares No 12, 1999 (reprint 2004, 2006). 125 pages.