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According to Machiavelli, why was it safer for a leader to be feared than loved in medieval times?

  • Because fear leads to loyalty
  • Because love leads to hatred
  • Because loved leaders were more likely to be assassinated
  • Because feared leaders were less likely to be overthrown (correct)
  • What is the main reputation that Machiavelli gained from his work 'The Prince'?

  • Atheist
  • Cynic
  • Immoral
  • All of the above (correct)
  • According to Machiavelli, why is it crucial for a leader who chooses to be feared to not be hated by the citizens?

  • Hatred leads to scheming (correct)
  • Hatred leads to fear
  • Hatred leads to revolt
  • Hatred leads to assassination
  • How many crucial characteristics and traits does a successful Machiavellian leader consist of?

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    What was the most famous work of Niccolò Machiavelli?

    <p>The Prince</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Machiavelli, why was it safer for a leader to be feared than loved in medieval times?

    <p>Because fear prevents citizens from revolting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reputation that Machiavelli gained from his work 'The Prince'?

    <p>Immoral cynic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Machiavelli, why is it crucial for a leader who chooses to be feared to not be hated by the citizens?

    <p>Hatred leads to assassination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most famous work of Niccolò Machiavelli?

    <p>The Prince</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many crucial characteristics and traits does a successful Machiavellian leader consist of?

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    Study Notes

    Machiavelli's Leadership Philosophy

    • According to Machiavelli, it was safer for a leader to be feared than loved in medieval times because fear is a more durable emotion, and love can fade quickly.
    • Machiavelli gained a reputation as a ruthless and cunning political strategist from his work 'The Prince'.

    A Machiavellian Leader's Characteristics

    • A successful Machiavellian leader consists of seven crucial characteristics and traits, including virtù (manly virtue), prudence, and adaptability.

    Leadership and Fear

    • A leader who chooses to be feared must avoid being hated by the citizens, as hatred can lead to rebellion and the loss of power.
    • A leader who is feared but not hated can maintain control and stability.

    Machiavelli's Famous Work

    • The most famous work of Niccolò Machiavelli is 'The Prince', a treatise on leadership and statecraft.

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    Test your knowledge on Niccolò Machiavelli and his famous work, The Prince. Explore the key concepts of Machiavellianism and learn about the political philosophy of this influential Italian Renaissance thinker.

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