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The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli

The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli. Sabrina Tony Bret Sarah Mitch. Presentation Outline. Introduction Fortune Politics Virtue Conclusion Jeopardy. Introduction. The first modern political thinker Born in the city of Florence, on May 3, 1469

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The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli

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  1. The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli Sabrina Tony Bret Sarah Mitch

  2. Presentation Outline • Introduction • Fortune • Politics • Virtue • Conclusion • Jeopardy

  3. Introduction • The first modern political thinker • Born in the city of Florence, on May 3, 1469 • Italian diplomat, political philoshper, musician, poet and playright. In his spare time he wrote “The Prince.”

  4. Introduction • In “The Prince” he describes the arts by which a Prince can retain control of his realm. • Machiavelli explains through examples which princes are the most successful in obtaining and maintaining power. He draws his examples from personal observations made while he was on diplomatic missions for Florence and from his readings in ancient history

  5. Fortune • Who is the richest man in the world? • Who is the former CEO of Tyco who is now serving time in federal prison for looting Tyco for over $100 million? • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSmX4nz5ugM • Five way to become rich: Steal it; Inherit it; Marry it; Earn it; Win it.

  6. Politics • Focus on discussing how principalities can be acquired, governed, and preserved. • Politics 1 – Hereditary & New principalities • Politics 2 – A new territory with languages and customs different from his original territory • Politics 3 – All successful rulers must have arms. Power and arms go hand in hand • Politics 4 – Power through evil may gain dominion but not glory. Proper and improper cruelty

  7. Politics • Politics 5 – In dealing with nobles and the people • Politics 6 – It is not important for a prince to have all good qualities. What is good for the state has no ethical or moral implications • Politics 7 – It is better for a leader to be feared than loved. The love of the people can be easily changed, but fear is constant • Politics 8 – Hypocrisy and deceit are legitimate methods in politics • Politics 9 – When there is a conflict between two powers, it is almost always better to take sides than be neutral

  8. Virtue • “Implies physical and mental capacity-Intelligence, skill, courage, vigor-in short, all those personal qualities that are needed for attainment of one's own ends.” • Must protect your weaker neighbors • Use your abilities to attain success • Ability to relate to people • Love of art and warfare • Only virtues that are good are ones that maintain the state • Be able to handle foreign relations • Virtue is directly related to leadership

  9. Virtue • Is it better to be loved or feared? • What are some virtues leaders today possess?

  10. Conclusion • Machiavelli emphasized the need for morality, the sole motivation of the prince ought to be the use of good and evil solely as instrumental means rather than ends in themselves. • “The Prince” is often referred to as the handbook for gangsters.

  11. Jeopardy

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