Machiavellianism (politics)

Machiavellianism (or Machiavellism) is widely defined as the political philosophy of the Italian Renaissance diplomat Niccolò Machiavelli, usually associated with realism in foreign and domestic politics, and the view that those who lead governments must prioritize the stability of the regime over ethical concerns.[1][2] There is no scholarly consensus as to the precise nature of Machiavelli's philosophy, or what his intentions were with his works.[3] The word Machiavellianism first appears in the English language in 1607, due to Machiavelli's popularity.[2]

  1. ^ Meinecke, Friedrich (1957). Machiavellism: The Doctrine of Raison d'État and Its Place in Modern History. Yale University Press. p. 3.
  2. ^ a b "Definition of MACHIAVELLIANISM". www.merriam-webster.com. Retrieved 2018-11-07.
  3. ^ "Machiavelli, Niccolò | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy". Retrieved 2024-04-19.

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