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The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli is a foundational political treatise offering pragmatic advice on acquiring and maintaining power in a principality, often emphasizing realism over idealism. Machiavelli argues that rulers should prioritize the stability and security of their state above conventional moral virtues.
Key principles include:
The ends justify the means: To maintain power, rulers may need to act immorally or ruthlessly, including cruelty, deception, and manipulation.
It is better to be feared than loved: Fear ensures obedience, but rulers must avoid being hated, which undermines authority.
Effective rulers must master the art of war and be prepared for conflict to protect and expand their states.
Political success depends on adaptability, cunning, and understanding human nature, which Machiavelli sees as self-interested and fickle.
Fortune (luck) plays a role in success, but free will and foresight allow rulers to shape their destinies.
Virtues are tools to be used when advantageous; sometimes vice serves the state better than traditional morality.
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The Prince dissects power dynamics with a sharp focus on pragmatic governance, advising rulers to be strategic, flexible, and sometimes ruthless to secure and retain control.
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- SKU: BO086BM6FX28SNAFAMZ
- GTIN Barcode: 09798307111772
- Weight (kg): 0.1
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