Posted in Renaissance Lit on Mar 28th, 2008 13 Comments »
Politicians are often criticized for adding “pork” (lots of goodies for special interests, etc.) to the national budget. What might Machiavelli say about this kind of generosity? What would be the practical effects of giving the citizens too much of what they ask for?
Posted in Renaissance Lit on Mar 25th, 2008 17 Comments »
Machiavelli wrote The Prince while in exile, yet in his preface he spends a lot of time praising the very ruler that had him banished from the city of Florence. How do Machiavelli’s actions here reflect the political advice he gives to the rest of us? Is he following his own precepts or is he [...]
Posted in Renaissance Lit on Mar 13th, 2008 17 Comments »
Which is more important for a nation - stablity or ethics? Why? In answering this question, please give me what you think and what Machiavelli would say.
