The Political Approach the PrinceEssay Preview: The Political Approach the PrinceReport this essayIn Machiavellis famous work “The Prince”, Machiavelli argues that a true “prince” must do anything and everything in his power to succeed. Although Machiavelli felt that virtue was an important characteristic to leadership, he reinforced thoroughly throughout his work that a prince must, during challenging times, choose any course of action that will ensure ultimate success. In chapter 18 page 70, Machiavelli states a man “needs to have a spirit disposed to change as the winds of fortune and variations of things command him”. It is argued that a prince must not root himself deeply into beliefs for beliefs quickly change and can create offense amongst his fellow men. Machiavelli argues that a man must appear to be virtuous although he may not possess these traits when he states on (pg. 70 Chapter 18) “Men in general judge more by their eyes than by their hands because seeing is to everyone, but touching to a few. Everyone sees how you appear, few touch what you are; and these few dare not oppose the opinion of many”. Therefore, according to Machiavelli, the best technique to becoming an ideal prince is by employing any means necessary to reach his end.
Machiavellis advice on leadership would be based on this very assumption. Machiavelli believed that men are by nature “ungrateful, fickle, pretenders and liars”. (Chapter 17 pgs 66-67) Machiavelli felt that, based on the nature of mankind, princes should treat men just as they are ought to be treated, as animals. A strategy that is heavily supported throughout “The Prince” for men who strive to become leaders is stated on (page 38, Chapter 9). “Hence it should be noted that in taking hold of a state he who seizes it should review all the offenses necessary for him to commit, and do them all in one stroke”. In this chapter, Machiavelli expands on his belief that men should do whatever necessary in order to be prince, and furthermore, states that it should be done in a timely fashion as to secure power quickly while offending the least amount of people. Machiavelli will eventually go on to describe many examples within his text such as Agathocles the Sicilian who slaughtered an entire senate at once and Liverotto Da Fermo who betrayed his uncle.
I believe that when applied correctly, Machiavellis method in gaining power is very effective. If all the rules are applied and all the necessary steps and precautions are followed according to Machiavellis strategic planning, I believe that one can become prince when the opportunity arises. Furthermore, I can see these Machiavellian tactics being applied today in the world of politics. Following Machiavellis theory on appearance, many politicians try to describe themselves as virtuous men who can relate to the American voters, and go one step further in defaming the appearance and reputation of their opponents. Politicians often make falsified promises or statements to gain moral support
A Machiavellian strategy can be applied to a lot of different issues.
I believe that when applying properly, Machiavellis method is very effective. If all the rules are applied and all the necessary steps and precautions are followed according to Machiavellis strategic planning, I believe that one can become prince when the opportunity arises. Furthermore, I can see these Machiavellian tactics being applied today in the world of politics. Following Machiavellis theory on appearance, many politicians try to describe themselves as virtuous men who can relate to the American voters, and go one step further in defaming the appearance and reputation of their opponents. Politicians often make falsified promises and statements to gain moral support
A Machiavellian strategy can be applied to a lot of different issues.
I believe that when applying properly, Machiavellis method is very effective. If all the rules are applied and all the necessary steps and precautions are followed according to Machiavellis strategic planning, I believe that one can become prince when the opportunity arises. Furthermore, I can see these Machiavellian tactics being applied today in the world of politics. Following Machism, a very interesting topic here has been the Machiavellian strategy of using political force and force management to win elections. According to Machinists, politics is a tool used to ensure victory for everyone and it can be the foundation of any democracy, no matter which party controls politics. To use political force and force management as an organizational tool, all politicians need to be at least 18 years old for their job. A major part of this must be because the process of democracy must begin with that 18 year old because the age of the child is no guarantee to success. If there are any problems, this would be an indicator of success, and a better indicator of influence, like the way in which the party or party establishment is controlling people. In other words, if the party is controlling the voting intentions of the voters, then the party must have the ability to influence them.
I believe that the process of democracy must begin with the 18 year old simply because the age is no guarantee a success. \ If there are any problems, this would be another indicator of success, and a better indicator of influence, like the way in which the party or party establishment is controlling people. In other words, if the party is controlling the voting intentions of the voters, then the party must have the ability to influence them.
I believe that the process of democracy must begin with the 18 year old simply because the age is no guarantee a success.
I believe all political processes come