... , faith, humanity, frankness, and religion in pursuit of the preservation of the state. The prince is one that uses the innate fear in every person as a method of subjection through intimidation. A successful Machiavellian prince acknowledges that the commitment to honesty and virtue is impossible for a successful leadership. "According to the famous formula of 'The Prince,' "good laws and good armies' are the principal foundations of all governments." In the final analysis, then, force ... , prudence, and justice are the foundations of the political order." In "The Prince," Machiavelli s...

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• Approx Pages: 12
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• Grade Level: High School