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Understanding the Balance of Fortune and Free Will in Human Affairs

Explore Machiavelli's perspective on fortune and free will and how they influence a Prince's success. Discover strategies to navigate the unpredictable nature of fortune, likened to a powerful river, and the importance of adapting to changing circumstances. Reflect on the concept that "Fortune favors the bold" and consider whether you agree with Machiavelli's reasoning. Dive into the dynamic interplay between one's actions and the role of fortune in shaping outcomes.

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Understanding the Balance of Fortune and Free Will in Human Affairs

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  1. What Fortune Can Effect in Human Affairs and How to Withstand Her ~XXV By Raman, Janelle, Salina and Nick

  2. Questions: The powerpoint will cover all the questions for our section. Numbers 41-44. Number 45 is your own opinion.

  3. Ratio of Free Will Machiavelli believed that fortune only controls half of one's actions, leaving free will to control the other half. Statue of Machiavelli in Florence

  4. Fortune as a River Fortune can be compared to a river that floods because it can destroy everything in it's way, but if you stay prepared (dams) you can control the actions you take (flood).

  5. Stay Aware If the Prince relies entirely on fortune he won't be able to correctly respond if the fortune is lost. So if a man is successful by acting one way and the circumstances change, he will fail if he doesn't change his methods.

  6. Adventure and Caution It is better to be adventurous than be cautious because fortune is a woman and the man who want to control her, must treat her roughly. "Fortune favors the bold."

  7. Agree or Disagree? • So do you agree or disagree with Machiavelli's reasoning? Explain. • Overall this chapter was about the relationship of actions and fortune in determining the success of a Prince.

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