Medieval Philosophy
Did Machiavelli Want the Prince to Be Evil?
Machiavelli’s aim was not to ask the princes to be essentially evil, but prepare them to face critical situations that demanded them to act toward the greater good of the state. […]
Medieval Philosophy
Medieval Philosophy
How Morality Is Anti-realistic in Politics According to Machiavelli
According to Machiavelli, a ruler should learn ‘how not to be good’. He believed that a prince or a ruler cannot be effective if he is too righteous. […]
Medieval Philosophy
Machiavelli’s Views on Morality in Politics
In one of his greatest works, ‘The Prince’, Machiavelli talks about political evil and states that a prince must learn ‘how not to be good'” in order to achieve the end goal, that is, to maintain safety and stability in the community. […]