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Machiavelli

Political theory is continuously changing and political writers are continuously adapting to these changes. New political writers have either added to theories previously developed or have completely contradicted these theories and created a new way of thinking. More often than not, philosophers have added to existing theories and in doing so kept them contemporary. While this is the most common kind of change that occurs, there are some who have been bold enough to question the validity of existing theories. One such person was Niccolo Machiavelli who contradicted the ideas and methodology of many well respected philosophers. Machiavelli’s bold ideas served him well as he wrote what was to become a very influential book which he called The Prince.
Machiavelli’s masterpiece, The Prince, begins with a quick introduction explaining the purpose for which he initially wrote the book. He claims the purpose is to provide his prince, Lorenzo, with a guide as to how to become a su...

Posted by: Leonard Herriman

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