Machiavelli Finding Machiavelli: An Examination Essay

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This also reflects a singularity of purpose and a determination that one's own conclusions, and not those derived from the advice of others, should be the guiding principles of leadership.

Political parties and leaders still tend to use this singularity while attempting to appear as populist leaders; the former allows for strength and true achievement, while the latter allows for the support of the people. Both are necessary, but they cannot be held at the same time. Machiavelli understood this, but this doesn't make him evil.

Conclusion

The Prince cannot be good or bad on its own. Like any of man's works, it can be used for good or for bad purposes. When it comes to intent, it can only be guessed what was in Machiavelli's heart and mind. His text shows a clear desire for a strong state with a strong leader at its helm, however, and this cannot help but be for a good purpose. The morality of his methods might be questionable, but there efficacy and efficiency certainly aren't.

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Chapter XVI, par. 3.

WSJ 17 October, A4

Chapter IX, par. 1.

Chapter IX, par. 5,

Chapter IX, par. 5.

Chapter XXI, par. 3.

WSJ, 17 October, A13

Chapter XXI, par. 1.

Chapter XV, par. 2.

Chapter VIII, par. 7.

Chapter IX, par. 2.

Chapter XV, par. 1.

WSJ 15 October, A16

Chapter X, par. 4.

Chapter X, par. 2.

Chapter XIX, par. 2.

Chapter XIX, par. 3.

WSJ 13 October, A15.

Chapter XXI, par. 7.

Chapter XVII, par. 1.

Chapter XVI, par. 2.

Chapter XXVI.

Chapter XVI, par. 5.

WSJ 12 October, A3

Chapter XVIII, par. 3.

Chapter XVIII, par. 6.

Chapter XV, par. 1.

Chapter XV, par. 2.

WSJ 17 October, A1.

Chapter XXIII, par. 4.

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