| Description: | This presentation discusses a research study on Machiavelli's 'The Prince' as a satire. For centuries, scholars have viewed 'The Prince' as a work representative of Machiavelli's shift in political ideology; however, this work does not accurately reflect Machiavelli's true opinions. In 'The Prince', Machiavelli expressed his views about how a ruler should act. For many years, scholars took Machiavelli at his word: malice, nastiness, insincerity, and a lack of gratitude are characteristics of princes. Later scholars reexamined the work and started to doubt the seriousness of Machiavelli's message. In fact, several authors have suggested that Machiavelli wrote 'The Prince' as a résumé to the Medici family in hopes of securing a government position. |
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| Creation Date: | March 29, 2007 |
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Kniatt, Stacey
University of North Texas |
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Johnson, Ken
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| Description: | This presentation discusses a research study on Machiavelli's 'The Prince' as a satire. For centuries, scholars have viewed 'The Prince' as a work representative of Machiavelli's shift in political ideology; however, this work does not accurately reflect Machiavelli's true opinions. In 'The Prince', Machiavelli expressed his views about how a ruler should act. For many years, scholars took Machiavelli at his word: malice, nastiness, insincerity, and a lack of gratitude are characteristics of princes. Later scholars reexamined the work and started to doubt the seriousness of Machiavelli's message. In fact, several authors have suggested that Machiavelli wrote 'The Prince' as a résumé to the Medici family in hopes of securing a government position. |
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| Keyword(s): | Machiavelli | The Prince | satires | |
| Source: | Fourth Annual University Scholars Day, 2007, Denton, Texas, United States | |
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| Series Title: | University Scholars Day | |
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| Relation (Is Version Of): | Machiavelli's 'The Prince' as a Satire: An Exploratory Look at Machiavelli's Works to Determine His True Political Inclinations, ark:/67531/metadc94274 | |
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