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Which statement best describes Machiavelli's view on maintaining power?

Generosity is ineffective in gaining loyalty from subjects.

Violence should never be used as a tool for governance.

Rulers should always act with compassion and generosity.

Machiavellianism requires a ruler to adapt their strategy based on the situation. (correct)

What is the main idea of Voltaire's philosophy?

Freedom of speech should be restricted to maintain order.

Social reform is unnecessary in a well-governed society.

Defending the right to express differing opinions is essential. (correct)

Censorship is a justified means of government control.

How does Social Darwinism apply to economic principles?

It promotes government intervention to support the weak.

It advocates for a laissez-faire approach where individual hard work leads to survival. (correct)

It encourages collective efforts to uplift the struggling individuals.

It suggests that success is determined by one's social connections.

What is the Great Man Theory primarily concerned with?

<p>The significant role of exceptional individuals in shaping history.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best reflects Herbert Spencer's view on leadership?

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Niccolò Machiavelli

Machiavellianism describes a ruler's use of necessary actions to maintain power.
This may involve generosity and compassion, or violence and brutality, depending on the situation.

Voltaire

Voltaire advocated for social reform despite oppressive censorship and harsh punishments.
He famously stated, "I may not agree with what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it."

Social Darwinism suggests that only the strongest individuals (in evolution or economics) survive.
It promotes the idea that personal effort and self-reliance (laissez-faire) are essential for success, rejecting government assistance.

Great Man Theory

Thomas Carlyle's Great Man Theory argues that history is largely driven by exceptional leaders.
Herbert Spencer challenged this, suggesting leaders are shaped by their era, rather than being solely responsible for historical events.

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Test your knowledge on key concepts in political philosophy, including Machiavelli's principles, Voltaire's advocacy for free speech, and theories like Social Darwinism and Great Man Theory. Explore how these ideas have shaped political thought and history.