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 He was a proponent of civic humanism, which emphasized the active participation of citizens in government and society.[([[https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/humanism-civic/|stanford]])] He was a proponent of civic humanism, which emphasized the active participation of citizens in government and society.[([[https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/humanism-civic/|stanford]])]
 +
 +===== Catholic Church's Index of Prohibited Books =====
 +
 +Machiavelli's works were placed on the Catholic Church's Index of Prohibited Books in the 16th century due to their perceived subversive nature.[([[https://www.cliffsnotes.com/literature/p/the-prince/critical-essays/machiavelli-the-devil|cliffsnotes]])]
 +
 +===== Corresponded With Important Figures =====
 +
 +He corresponded with various political and intellectual figures of his time, including Francesco Guicciardini and Cardinal Reginald Pole.[([[https://link.springer.com/10.1007/978-3-319-14169-5_612|springer]])]
 +
 +===== Anticipated Later Developments =====
 +
 +Machiavelli's ideas on the nature of power and leadership were ahead of his time and anticipated later developments in political theory.[([[https://link.springer.com/10.1007/978-3-319-14169-5_612|springer]])]
 +
 +===== Ends Justify Means =====
 +
 +He believed that the ends justify the means, arguing that a ruler should do whatever is necessary to achieve his goals.[([[https://www.quora.com/The-ends-justify-the-means-Is-Machiavelli-right-that-this-is-just-a-case-of-crystal-clear-realism|quora]])]
 +
 +===== Pragmatic =====
 +
 +Machiavelli's views on morality were pragmatic rather than ethical, focusing on the practical considerations of political life.[([[https://eujournal.org/index.php/esj/article/view/5804/5619|eujournal]])]
 +
 +===== Adaptable Rulers =====
 +
 +He believed that rulers should be adaptable and willing to change their tactics based on the circumstances.[([[https://indiafellow.org/blog/all-posts/machiavellian-leaders-in-modern-times/|indiafellow]])]
 +
 +===== Writings Rediscovered And Reevaluated =====
 +
 +Machiavelli's writings were rediscovered and reevaluated during the Enlightenment, leading to a reassessment of his ideas and legacy.[([[https://library.oapen.org/bitstream/handle/20.500.12657/35013/341381.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y|oapen]])]
 +
 +===== Politics And Human Nature =====
 +
 +He was interested in the relationship between politics and human nature, exploring themes of ambition, greed, and power in his works.[([[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/357659592_Machiavelli's_Political_Thought_and_Its_Inspiration-Text_Analysis_Based_on_the_Prince|researchgate]])]
 +
 +===== Philosophy From Experience And Observations =====
 +
 +Machiavelli's political philosophy was influenced by his experiences in government and his observations of the behavior of rulers.[([[https://www.drishtiias.com/blog/machiavellis-prince-and-his-idea-of-statecraft|drishtiias]])]
 +
 +===== Advocate For Classical Antiquity =====
 +
 +He was critical of the corruption and decadence of contemporary Italian society, advocating for a return to the virtues of classical antiquity.[([[https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/machiavelli/|stanford]])]
 +
 +===== Still Debated =====
 +
 +Machiavelli's ideas on leadership and governance continue to be debated by scholars and politicians, with some viewing him as a realist and others as a cynic.[([[https://www.bu.edu/articles/2013/machiavelli-the-prince-still-relevant-after-all-these-years/|bu]])]
 +
 +===== Reason And Prudence =====
 +
 +He believed that a ruler should be guided by reason and prudence rather than emotion or sentimentality.[([[https://www.quora.com/In-your-own-words-explain-what-Machiavelli-means-when-he-writes-he-who-neglects-what-is-done-for-what-ought-to-be-done-sooner-effects-his-ruin-than-his-preservation-li-3-4|quora]])]
 +
 +===== Complex And Controversial =====
 +
 +Machiavelli's legacy is complex and controversial, with some seeing him as a visionary thinker and others as a dangerous advocate for authoritarianism.[([[https://medium.com/@quickeasybookreviews/unveiling-the-machiavellian-mind-a-critical-analysis-of-the-prince-and-niccol%C3%B2-machiavellis-334056ccf1ef|medium]])]
 +
 +===== Keen Observer =====
 +
 +He was a keen observer of human behavior and psychology, exploring themes of manipulation and manipulation in his works.[([[https://medium.com/@nicholaspcarlone/the-enduring-relevance-of-machiavellis-political-philosophy-620c5859547e|medium]])]
 +
 +===== Constantly Studied =====
 +
 +Machiavelli's writings continue to be studied in fields such as political science, history, and philosophy, where they remain a subject of debate and interpretation.[([[https://insights.som.yale.edu/insights/what-can-you-learn-machiavelli|yale]])]
 +
 +===== Advocate For Republican Government =====
 +
 +Despite his reputation as a cynic and a pragmatist, Machiavelli was also a passionate advocate for republican government and the welfare of the state.[([[https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/machiavelli/|stanford]])]
  
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