POL S 1 Lecture 4: Lec 10.15.18 Machiavelli
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Quiz: machiavelli emphasized that a prince should learn the art of warfare and also seem just rather than be just. Father of modern political science (can also be hobbes) Large political figure in florentine; eventually kicked out by a different family. Writes the prince for his torturers, basically, as an attempt to get back into political/govt. Service; does not get back in good with the rulers. Bc of this book, machiavellian became a synonym from evil; he was a devil figure after this book. P 74 quote satisfy the people and give them content bc this is one of the most important matters that concern the prince . Ruling and using one"s ability to exercise warfare/violence to ultimately keep your people more or less happy and free. The great : oppress the many (the elites, top ppl in power, the wealthy) Keeping the elites in line so that the people are content enough to live their lives.
