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King George III and Machiavelli's "Prince", 2004.
Explains why King George III was a living model of Machiavelli's "The Qualities of a Prince".
700 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 24.95
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The basic premise in Machiavelli's "The Qualities of a Prince" states that as long as a prince is not hated, his subjects will be loyal and his reign successful. Therefore, the abuses outlined in "The Declaration of Independence" coincide with the attributes listed by Machiavelli of an unsuccessful prince. One can tell by the tone in which "The Declaration of Independence" is written that King George III is hated by the colonists. On more than one occasion, Thomas Jefferson refers to the King as a tyrant. This paper discusses how King George III's actions support Machiavelli's claim that a prince is most hated when he, among other things, disrespects the land and women of his subjects, deprives men of their honor, and shows excessive cruelty.
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"Machiavelli states, "so long as you do not deprive them of ...their honor, the majority of men live happily" (Machiavelli, "The Qualities of a Prince", 48). Comparatively, Thomas Jefferson also lists grievances that pertain to men being deprived of their honor "By [constraining] our fellow Citizens taken Captive on the high Seas to bear Arms against their County, to become the executioners of their friends and Brethren, or to fall themselves by their Hands" (Thomas Jefferson, "The Declaration of Independence", 80). King George III stripped men taken captive of all honor and dignity by making them choose to either murder their family or take their own life. King George III also deprived the colonists "the benefits of Trial by Jury" (80). The fact that King George III repeatedly "called together legislative bodies at places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant from the depository of their Public Records, for the sole purpose of fatiguing them into compliance with his measures" (79) is quite demeaning in a society governed by Representation."
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Machiavelli's "The Prince", 2002.
Discusses the role of the church and religion in political philosopher, Machiavelli's text, "The Prince".
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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Machiavelli's work, "The Prince", was written with the express purpose to ingratiate himself with the current ruling family, the Medicis. Religion plays a significant part in "The Prince". The reality that Machiavelli wrote about was that the church would play a significant role in a Prince's ability to maintain control and manage his country. Church and state were, then, one. To Machiavelli, the military is a necessary physical defense of the state. Dictators and totalitarianism find their origin in "The Prince".
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Machiavelli: The Prince's Relationship with the People, 2002.
Examine's the text "The Prince" by political philosopher, Machiavelli and the Prince's interation with the people.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 44.95
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Machiavelli in "The Prince" provides detailed instruction to a teenaged ruler, one who has already received the childhood moral education from fairy tales and folk parables and is ready for actual, direct instruction in his official duties. This work was a specific guide, written on the model of historic rulers and societies. Based, in no small part, upon the life of Caesar Borgia, a heavy-handed dictatorial ruler, Machiavelli sought to describe the perfect state, one that, if it must have a Prince, should be run in the manner described. The work, however, would meet with a great deal of dismay and horror by the people he intended to "get in" with. In his need to become part of the political life of Italy (in which he had, at one time, been as influential and significant as Sir Thomas More had been in England) created "The Prince", a tract that did not truly reflect his own philosophies of political life, but one, he vainly hoped, would be received well by the ruling family. The purpose of "The Prince" also encompasses a trade-school-like approach, where the intricacies of policy, management and behavior are spelled out directly, in clear, plain language. It is the intent of this paper to examine the role of the Prince in relation to the people from the framework of political function as outlined in Machiavelli's work.
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Aristotle's "Nicomachean Ethics" and Machiavelli's "The Prince", 2004.
Compares and contrasts the accounts of virtue in Aristotle's "Nicomachean Ethics" and Machiavelli's "The Prince".
2,104 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 66.95
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This paper reviews and analyzes the meaning of virtue and moral and ethical values in Aristotle's "Nicomachean Ethics" and Machiavelli's "The Prince", then offers a comparison and contrast of the authors' views on these topics. Questions regarding the meaning of happiness and what qualities are needed to be the best type of prince are presented, and answers are provided, according to the beliefs of both Aristotle and Machiavelli.
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"The moral virtues are received through initial practices. Virtuous perfection deals with bliss and suffering; it is because of bliss that one indulges in wrong doings and because of suffering that one shuns good deeds. One becomes ethical by doing things in an ethical manner, composed by doing composed acts and daring by performing courageous acts. Intellectual virtue is higher than moral virtue; Intellectual virtue is directed at wisdom; while moral virtue intends modulation of human actions. Intellectual virtue is constructive wisdom (techne or creativity), realistic intelligence (phronesis or austerity), discipline (episteme), knowledge (Sophia), and smart insight (nous). Disciplinary knowledge comprises of the last three. Intellectual virtue (such as nous) is superior to moral virtue, such as bravery, impartiality etc. Hence the spirit must indulge itself into practice or performance of nous (pure experience or observance)."
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Machiavelli's "The Prince", 2004.
This is a personal essay that applies quotes from Machiavelli's "The Prince" to relationships with the author's "friends".
995 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses the way that the author learned that he could not buy friends, just as Machiavelli stated in "The Prince". The author points out that Machiavelli writes "it is wiser to be a miser" because then the people know that they will not have everything handed to them on a silver platter, and the prince will be respected. The paper concludes that the way of the ideal prince and behavior in one's own friendships lies somewhere between being generous and greedy.
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"Thinking about the respect issue, I was never really respected when I was around my friend Patrick. We always went where he wanted to go, do what he wanted to do, and bought the things he liked. All this was done just to gain a friend. It was as if I altered myself just to have some relationship with someone else, but I am going off on a tangent now. Getting back to Machiavelli's idea of not buying people, it can relate to altering one's self. If you think about it, the prince will have to do what the people want to make them happy and not himself."
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Machiavelli's Prince, 2004.
A review of Niccolo Machiavelli's book, "The Prince," written in 1513.
1,252 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 0 sources, $ 42.95
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This paper focuses on Machiavelli's concept of the "new prince" as outlined in his book, "The Prince," as well as his relationship with the people. The paper contends that the book is regarded by most people as a sinister guideline for power-hungry politicians, which teaches political immorality. Others consider it an important treatise on political science that gives an accurate insight into the working of the human mind and a realistic appraisal of how to effectively govern the 16th century Italian city states.
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"According to Machiavelli there can be two types of rulers of a principality : the hereditary prince or the new prince. The hereditary prince, as the name suggests, inherits family rule of a principality and has a relatively easier time of ruling the territory since most people readily accept his rule as a continuation of the previous ruler and he does not have to change the existing policies. The new prince is the one who acquires new principalities through military or civil means, and finds it much harder to govern and retain control of the territories under his rule. Machiavelli's concept of a prince and most of his advice in The Prince is mainly directed at such a "new prince.""
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Machiavelli's "The Prince", 2005.
This paper discusses the purpose and scope of Machiavelli's "The Prince."
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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The paper looks at Machiavelli's "The Prince" and discusses what was written as a handbook for political leaders. The paper explains Machiavelli's conceptions of political effectiveness, including what makes for a strong or weak leader and examines its continuing relevance today.
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"Machiavelli's "The Prince" Introduction: Machiavelli's "The Prince" is often regarded as the beginning of political science as we now understand the term. Political theory is much older, at least as old as Plato, but it was static, seeking an ideal of the state based for example on a conception of happiness. Machiavelli introduced a way of thinking about political dynamics, how political leaders can respond to ever-changing circumstances in the real world."
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Machiavelli's "The Prince", 2007.
This paper examines the ideas in Niccolo Machiavelli's "The Prince" and their applicability until today.
1,936 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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The paper reveals that Niccolo Machiavelli's "The Prince" remains one of the most important political writings and an essential reading for those interested in understanding the current profile of the modern political leader. The paper looks at Machiavelli's ideas about the ways in which a ruler can attain power and keep it and his stress on the importance of the leader's personal qualities. The paper discusses how, in today's political life, there is increasing evidence of the applicability and validity of the concepts advocated by Machiavelli centuries ago.
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"Machiavelli discusses the ways in which a ruler can attain power and the means to keep it. Thus, one can become prince "by ability or by good fortune." (Machiavelli, 52) Fortune, in his use, implies the financial possibilities of the members of the family that enable one to attain power. He gives Cezare Borgia as example who "acquired the state by the influence of his father and lost it when the influence failed." (Machiavelli, 53) It is important to have a solid base before reaching a powerful position and not rely on the fortunes of the family. Virtue is yet another idea developed by Machiavelli as a prerequisite for a prince. Yet, though the example of prince Agathocles, who used his qualities to attain power, the author points out that such qualities can be considered virtues as long as they are not used in violent acts."
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Machiavelli's "The Prince", 2002.
This paper explores the themes of Niccolo Machiavelli's "The Prince", one of his best-known works, and cited for encouraging politicians to be dishonest and use any technique in order to fulfill their quest for power.
949 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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The paper looks closely at "The Prince", a work of political philosophy in which Machiavelli describes behavior that is considered unethical. According to this paper one cannot determine whether or not he believed that this represented an ideal practice. This paper asserts that Machiavelli differed from other writers of the period in that he wrote with a view of reality, not about an ideal.
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"In 1512 the powerful Medici family retook Florence, and the republic was over. After a few years in prison, Machiavelli became a writer of political philosophy who did his primary work during this period. Because of his unorthodox views, he virtually developed a whole new way of analyzing government and its behavior and purpose. Machiavelli was also extremely interested in history, and developed many of his theories as a result of historical research."
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Playing Dirty - Machiavelli's 'The Prince', 2001.
This paper deals with the question of why "The Prince," by Machiavelli still resonates so strongly with the general public and academics alike today.
2,710 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 81.95
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This paper looks at Machievelli's "The Prince," and the affect it's mass publication had on the world's impression of European society. The author examines why this work had such an affect, what actually happened, and also looks at the world's fascination with this particular work. The author presents some of the radical ideas presented, including that for the first time, instead of idealizing the prince and his position, Machiavelli looked for what made for effective governance.
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"To begin with, it would seem necessary that an attempt be made to present a basic definition of what 'idealizing'. The concept of an ideal is contestable to be sure, as there are various definitions of what constitutes an ideal determined depending upon whom the question is being asked. It is also possible though, that people may share the same or similar ideals. The ideal may refer to a maxim, an idea, or the qualities of a leader. When an ideal or idealization is mentioned therefore, it is in reference to the assigning of properties of merit or worth to one of the items mentioned above. In regards to Machiavelli, part of the argument of this paper is that what makes him unique as a political writer is that he does not idealize the role of 'prince' in society. With this very general idea of what an ideal or what idealization is, it is now possible to move on to an examination of what the 'ideal' of the prince was prior to Machiavelli's period."
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Machiavelli's "The Prince", 2003.
A review of "The Prince", by Machiavelli and comparison with a modern day "Prince".
892 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper focuses on Machiavelli's quote that a political leader needs to learn how "not to be good." In comparison, the writer uses President Clinton as a political leader who chose a similar path. The first part of this review looks at the piece from Machiavelli's viewpoint. The second half takes the points raised in the books and tries to relate them to the modern day example of Bill Clinton. The writer admits their opinion is tainted by their personal dislike for President Clinton but still attempts to make use of the comparison.
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"Political leaders are constantly struggling to be good. However, Machiavelli wrote "For how we live is so far removed from how we ought to live, that he who abandons what is done for what ought to be done, will rather learn to bring about his own ruin than his preservation," (ch. 15, p. 84). Here, Machiavelli acknowledges that he is a political realist. He is saying that he finds traditional standards of morality useless as practical advice. Machiavelli goes on to say that "A man who wishes to make a profession of goodness in everything must necessarily come to grief among so many who are not good."
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Machiavelli's "The Prince", 2001.
This paper looks at the philosophy of Niccolo Machiavelli in his book on powerful governing, "The Prince".
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This paper examines the alleged unethical nature of the art of statecraft advocated by Niccolo Machiavelli in "The Prince". The author argues that his philosophies were a reflection of the life he lived and the practices followed by the rulers of his time.
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"Niccolo Machiavelli,1469-1527, a man of good birth and reasonable fortune, set himself to study and expound the art of statecraft as it was understood in late fifteenth century Florence. Throughout his career Machiavelli sought to establish a state capable of resisting foreign attack, his purpose being to determine the principles on which a state capable of resisting foreign aggression may be founded, and the means by which they can be implemented and maintained."
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Machiavelli's "The Prince", 2008.
This paper discusses how Niccolo di Bernardo Machiavelli's political thinking was profoundly shaped by lessons of history.
850 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 30.95
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The paper looks at Machiavelli's "The Prince" and his controversial political teachings that a wise prince should not feel himself bound by morals but should consider the needs of the state. The paper discusses how Machiavelli draws lessons from classical and recent history that are always filtered through his real-world experience. The paper maintains that it is this grounding in real-world historical examples that distinguishes Machiavelli's political guides from that of earlier theorists and supports the continuing validity of his work even in the present day.
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"In contrast to earlier political philosophers such as Plato or Aristotle, whose political theories are primarily based upon logical argument with "real-world" political illustrations and applications being secondary, Machiavelli's political thinking was profoundly shaped by the lessons of history as filtered through the contemporary political events of his own time. For example, the political battles and intrigues of the Medici family, who dominated Florence through much of Machiavelli's youth, gave him insights into both successful and flawed political strategic thinking. In Machiavelli's The Prince and The Discourses he explores how past and present political events can be viewed as examples that illustrate general political rules or maxims which can guide a leader or prince in political action (Bondanella and Musa 1979). As modern scholars note, this characteristic of Machiavelli's work distinguishes him from earlier philosophers, and grounds his political theory in real-world experience."
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Machiavelli's "The Prince", 2001.
This paper looks at how it seems the tobacco companies took a few notes from Machiavelli's treatise on ruthless leadership, "The Prince".
1,405 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper is an ethical analysis of "The Prince" using the tobacco companies as an example. The author discusses the most critical, repulsive, and useful points of Machiavelli's work, and examines the Machiavellian techniques the tobacco companies have employed in their business and reviews the effectiveness of such techniques.
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"Niccolo Machiavelli's The Prince is one of the most controversial yet enduring political manifestos regarding the differing types of military affairs, principalities, and qualities of a great leader. The Prince has been referenced by academics, directors of corporations, and politicians for centuries, as it provides general, historically proven advice for principalities and republics on how to govern and maintain relations with their most important resource and the essential core of their power, i.e., individual citizens."
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Machiavelli's Prince, Adolph Hitler, and Charles V, 2000.
An evaluation of some of the principles stated in "The Prince", and their relation to two leaders of the past: Charles V of the Holy Roman Empire, and Adolf Hitler.
7,350 words (approx. 29.4 pages), 17 sources, $ 162.95
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This detailed paper provides history on Machiavelli, Hitler, and Charles V. Hitler and Charles V are held to five of Machiavelli's core principles, and for each are measured by how Machiavellian their acts were. Further comparisons are drawn between the teachings of Locke and Rousseau. Machiavelli set forth ideas on how a leader should rule, this paper addresses whether or not leaders should follow his advice.
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"Through the ages, Machiavelli has been remembered in mostly a negative sense. His book, The Prince, has many controversial opinions in it about how a leader should rule, and it has even been called a book inspired by the devil. The Prince is considered by many to be the Bible of realpolitik, a belief that politics is based on practical and material factors rather than on theoretical or ethical objectives. This paper will evaluate some of the principles stated in The Prince, and their relation to two leaders of the past: Charles V of the Holy Roman Empire, and Adolf Hitler. Charles V lived at a time of change, during the pinnacle of the Protestant Reformation. He spent his life trying to deal with this problem, before ultimately reaching a conclusion shortly before his death. Adolf Hitler is perhaps the most well-known ruler in history. He was a German Dictator whose need for power and glory spawned World War II. He is remembered not only for his excellent leadership skills, but also for the atrocities he committed against his fellow man during the Holocaust. By comparing these leaders to the Prince, one can assess to what degree they are Machiavellian. "
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