Machiavelli’s view of human nature.
Machiavelli has long been required reading for everyone intrested in politics and power. In The Prince Niccolo M
achiavelli presents a unique view on governing a state. Machiavelli believes the ruling Prince should be the only authority that
should determine every aspect of the state and put in effect a policy which would serve his best interests. These interests
were gaining, maintaining, and expanding his political power. (Machiavelli,5). His understanding of human nature was a
complete contradiction of what everyone believed and taught. Machiavelli strongly promoted a physical society and felt
morality was not necessary but in fact stood in the way of an effectively governed principality. (Machiavelli,5). Although in
some cases Machiavelli's suggestions seem harsh and immoral one must remember that these views were derived from his
concern for the welfare of his country.
At Machiavelli's time......
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