Principality

conquered. The prince presiding over a mixed princedom can never gain full power due to his ties with the nation who appointed him ruler. This does not allow for very much wriggle room, as the prince will be under constant scrutiny of the stronger state. The prince must also hurt those he has conquered in an effort to weaken them in order to disallow any rebellion. This strongly entails the slaughter of any powerful political families, so the common people do not retain any loyalty to the past rulers. Also, by killing them in one swift move it removes the focus of the prince’s evil deeds, onto other actions of the prince. However, a positive aspect is that if the prince is acquainted with the proper knowledge on how to run the mixed principality he may rule a strong, successful reign. The prince will have an extraordinarily facile conquering of the territory if their customs are similar, and if they are not, the prince could easily stay among his people and learn from experience. A mixed princedom is also a much cheaper alternative than sending an army to conquer the land as Machiavelli writes, “A prince does not spend much on colonies, for with little or no expense he can send them out and keep them there” (Machiavelli 9). An…

four types of principalities. Principlalties that are inherited by the ruler, this usually in the case of monarchies, and those that are mixed, which means terroritie annexed to a rulers’ already preexisting terorities. A principlatiy, I found quite intriguing in the book was the one in which may be acquired by several methods: by one 's own power, by the power of others, by criminal acts or extreme cruelty, or by the will of the people also known as, new principalties. And of course, we have…

Principalities As a result of a judgmental society, individuals are eager to seek praise and validation. Everyone wishes to be liked as well as admired, but sometimes individuals have to make decisions against their moral and ethical judgement. It is through The Prince that Niccolo Machiavelli expresses his political theories and ideology, asserting that in order to be a successful Prince one must be willing to disregard their morals and ultimately use deception to both gain and keep control.…

In The Prince, Niccolo Machiavelli’s understanding of virtue and effective rule emphasizes the maintenance of political power and the disregard for morality, differing from the ideology of the classic political philosophers. Machiavelli’s concept of virtue is centered around the glorification of a ruler, facilitated by behavioural traits such as bravery, cleverness, deceptiveness, and ruthlessness. Effective rule requires these attributes, as the successful application of these characteristics…

the concepts of Fortune and virtue, which become two distinct elements throughout the rest of the book, and their role surrounding a prince. When starting with the origins of a prince, Machiavelli expresses that a principality is either brought about through hereditary means, or through the means of being considered new. A principality that is gained hereditarily, is explained as having fewer difficulties while in power, and also more better compatible with the people. He goes to support these…

The last principality that Machiavelli discusses are ecclesiastical principalities. These principalities, weather acquired by fortune or one’s own capacity, can be held without either. This is because they are sustained by religion. Religion is so all powerful in character that these states will continue to exist no matter how the ruling princes live or behave. In these states, the princes do not defend the states and the people, who are not ruled do no really care and do not alienate themselves…

instructional guide on how to gain and keep political power. This instruction manual gives essential strategies on how to achieve political dominance; if one uses these strategies to their full capability, then one achieves complete political dominance over their citizens and any opposition that may rise. Using Machiavelli’s writing is essential for political domination. President Trump’s political and professional career can be framed with The Prince, specifically on his inherited principality,…

He writes that principalities are either hereditary or new. According to Machiavelli, a hereditary ruler will never lose his state, but if he does, will regain his power and territory, “For a ruler who inherits power has few reasons and less cause to give offense; as a consequence he is more popular; and as long as he does not have exceptional vices that make him hateful, it is to be expected he will naturally have the goodwill of his people. Because the state has belonged to his family from…

Machiavelli: Republic and Principality Best Fit for the People Niccolo Machiavelli is one of the most influential political thinkers of all time. In his two works, The Prince and The Discourses, he presents ways to successfully form and run both a Republic and a Principality by tying them with the fate to the people. In The Prince, Machiavelli discusses how a ruler can gain power regardless of his morals. While in The Discourses, he talks about how the public should be implemented into a…

resentment among the people and should be chosen only if it is known that there will be no ill consequences; that the destruction will eliminate or disable any parties that could possibly seek revenge. Emotions of compassion and pity are meaningless and are a hindrance. Self- interest and self-protection should be the motivating factors and should be pursued ruthlessly and relentlessly. The novel is divided into four main sections: types of principalities and states, different types of armies…