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Summer 2024 NM-World History and Geography S1

Which of these statements would Machiavelli agree with? (Check all that apply)

- It is better to be feared than loved by the masses.
- If the masses love a leader, they will obey him.
- The most important quality in a leader is virtue.
- Most men are selfish and corrupt.

Answer :

Final answer:

Machiavelli believed in fear over love and viewed humans as selfish and corrupt.


Explanation:

Machiavelli's beliefs:

  • It is better to be feared than loved by the masses. Machiavelli argued that being feared ensures stability and control, as people are unreliable and self-serving.
  • Most men are selfish and corrupt. Machiavelli believed in the inherent selfishness of human nature, influencing his views on leadership.

Example: Machiavelli's 'The Prince' emphasizes the importance of power and manipulation for a ruler's success.


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