The moral authority that governs Aristotelian thought rests on the notion that man has the natural capability to alter his state of being. ... Although it seems odd, Machiavelli actually agrees with Aristotle on this point. ... Machiavelli advises princes to adopt characteristics that serve their state. ... Human beings do not naturally come together in peace and agreement according to Machiavelli. ... One may expect that Machiavelli would support Christian teachings that attempt to foster moral behavior, but Machiavelli insists that God's promise of eternal salvation...

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Analysis of Shakespeare's Othello & Machiavelli's The Prince Niccolo Machiavelli's The Prince serves as a guideline to attain and remain successful in power. He explains what obstacles a new "prince" faces when he comes into authority. ... (Machiavelli 1714) " Machiavelli also states "a prince [new authority] cannot avoid the name cruel because new states [new responsibilities/duties] are filled with perils.(1714)" This quote directly relates to Othello in the sense that he has just become a well-known, well?respected general; a new authority, "a prince." ... The interlo...

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Societal reform was also the aim of Niccolò Machiavelli in his book, The Prince. ... Throughout The Prince, Machiavelli expresses realpolitik when identifying the best way to lead a political realm. ...

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