Niccolo Machiavelli recognizes two types of states that hold power over men, republics and principalities. Principalities can be hereditary, new, or mixed. Machiavelli believes that the hereditary principality can be easily maintained as long as the hereditary prince continues to rule as before. Machiavelli states that new principalities are created through military or civil achievement. Machiavelli believes that there are two types of mixed principalities. He states that if the new territory has the same customs and language as the old one, the prince must rule as before. However, if the new territory does not have the same customs and language, the prince should either live in it or create his own colonies with his own citizens or soldiers. No matter what the consequences the prince must protect his weaker neighbours, weaken his powerful neighbours, and to not allow powerful forces to enter his territory.
Machiavelli states that there are four ways for a new prince to acquire a principality: - By his own arms (most secure)-By the arms of others (needs a prince with fortune and integrity)-By evil means (gains power but not dignity)-By civil means (must remember to win the support of the people)
Machiavelli identifies three types of armies:-Mercenary (unreliable in the face of battle)-Auxiliary (dangerous if they are successful)-Native (strongly recommended by Machiavelli)
Machiavelli believes that in a peaceful world, a prince being civil causes great success. However in reality, a prince that distances them self from moral burdens and that do what is right for their territories experience the most success. Machiavelli believes that it is better for a prince to be greedy rather than generous, nasty rather than likable, dishonest rather than honest. Machiavelli’s main rule is to be willing to do anything necessary in order to maintain a good state. Machiavelli believes that fortresses are useless if the prince does not have the support of his people.
Some of Machiavelli’s main points are: -A prince gains his respect through his courage.-A prince must display his abilities.-A prince must never be neutral.-A prince must be wise.In my opinion, Machiavelli is ignorant, selfish, and unrealistic. His beliefs should not be taken seriously, as they are a cynical approach to power.
Machiavelli states that there are four ways for a new prince to acquire a principality: - By his own arms (most secure)-By the arms of others (needs a prince with fortune and integrity)-By evil means (gains power but not dignity)-By civil means (must remember to win the support of the people)
Machiavelli identifies three types of armies:-Mercenary (unreliable in the face of battle)-Auxiliary (dangerous if they are successful)-Native (strongly recommended by Machiavelli)
Machiavelli believes that in a peaceful world, a prince being civil causes great success. However in reality, a prince that distances them self from moral burdens and that do what is right for their territories experience the most success. Machiavelli believes that it is better for a prince to be greedy rather than generous, nasty rather than likable, dishonest rather than honest. Machiavelli’s main rule is to be willing to do anything necessary in order to maintain a good state. Machiavelli believes that fortresses are useless if the prince does not have the support of his people.
Some of Machiavelli’s main points are: -A prince gains his respect through his courage.-A prince must display his abilities.-A prince must never be neutral.-A prince must be wise.In my opinion, Machiavelli is ignorant, selfish, and unrealistic. His beliefs should not be taken seriously, as they are a cynical approach to power.
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