Machiavelli believes the ruling Prince should be the only authority that

should determine every aspect of the state and put in effect a policy which would serve his best interests. These interests

were gaining, maintaining, and expanding his political power. His understanding of human nature was a

complete contradiction of what everyone believed and taught. Machiavelli strongly promoted a physical society and felt

morality was not necessary but in fact stood in the way of an effectively governed principality. Although in

some cases Machiavelli's suggestions seem harsh and immoral one must remember that these views were derived from his

concern for the welfare of his country. At Machiavelli's time everyone believed that an individual had much to offer to the well being of the state, Machiavelli

was quick to mock human nature. He truly believed that humans are not ready to serve their country unless there is a special

benefit to them as individuals. Machiavelli further goes on to question the loyalty of the citizens and advises the Prince that men

never keep their word to you so you should never keep youre word to them. However, Machi

moral principles...." Machiavelli believed a secular form of

attempt to flatter him. When choosing wise men for his government and allowing them the freedom to speak the truth to him

fear is strengthened by a dread of punishement which is always effective." Thanks to his great experience in life, Machiavelli understood many aspects of human behavior. He suggests that in order

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political stability. Machiavelli writes:

in a position where they could be his enemys. In addition, Machiavelli assumes that a prince must also deceive those who

excel in their professions", this is because he thinks that by encouraging citizens to excel at their professions he would also be

of the prince, in helping him maintain power rather than to serve to the

humankinds spiritual, material, and social well-being." In such a

if a prince wants to maintain his rule he must learn not to be so

follow a banner, if someone will raise it. Although Italy had become the center of intellectual, artistic and

provide a frame work for a future prince of Italy to bring about

that people generally tended to work for their own best interests and

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