... form of politics. He felt morality was not necessary but in fact stood in the way of an effectively governed principality He laid aside the Medieval conception "of the state as a necessary creation for humankinds spiritual, material, and social well-being." Machiavelli believed a secular form of government to ... nation. It is unreasonable to conclude that Machiavelli would support a pursuit or an individual who was using his philosophy as an validation for their corrupt, deceitful actions. Because he believes in the adaptation and modification of his theories, it is incorrect to ... lab...

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