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Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527). Biography. Florence; Renaissance Historian, philosopher, politician, diplomat, humanist, writer. Lived during politically tumultuous time in Italy. Famous work: The Prince. “Machiavellianism”. Negative term for unscrupulous politicians.
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Biography • Florence; Renaissance • Historian, philosopher, politician, diplomat, humanist, writer. • Lived during politically tumultuous time in Italy. • Famous work: The Prince
“Machiavellianism” • Negative term for unscrupulous politicians. • Advice for new prince. • Endorsed evil and immoral behavior; brute force and deceit to maintain power. • “Ends justify the means.”