Machiavelli

Question 1

3 basic elements of politics

Answer 1

power, fortune, and virtue

Question 2

What is the point of the state if not for virtue?

Answer 2

world is nature of evil and chaos, for those few people of virtue is to provide little societies of peace and order.

Question 3

Virtue is not….

Answer 3

inherent. can only hold back the tide of war and eternal chaos for so long, it will eventually escape

Question 4

best type of government

Answer 4

one that establishes and maintains power, not always virtuous, the use of force is necessary in some cases.

Question 5

Prince’s main concern

Answer 5

protecting people by using politics to create peace and order, small islands of peace in this chaotic world.

Question 6

Wars and force

Answer 6

used in a positive sense to try and prolong the order, meanwhile it brings more chaos

Question 7

Vice and virtue

Answer 7

are okay if put to use to endure power, a merciful Prince rather than a cruel one can be helpful to maintain peace in certain societies.