The Prince by Niccolo MachiavelliSabrinaTonyBretSarahMitch

Presentation OutlineIntroductionFortunePoliticsVirtueConclusionJeopardy

Introduction

The first modern political thinkerBorn in the city of Florence, on May 3, 1469Italian diplomat, political philoshper, musician, poet and playright. In his spare time he wrote The Prince.

IntroductionIn The Prince he describes the arts by which a Prince can retain control of his realm. Machiavelli explains through examples which princes are the most successful in obtaining and maintaining power. He draws his examples from personal observations made while he was on diplomatic missions for Florence and from his readings in ancient history

FortuneWho is the richest man in the world?Who is the former CEO of Tyco who is now serving time in federal prison for looting Tyco for over $100 million?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSmX4nz5ugMFive way to become rich: Steal it; Inherit it; Marry it; Earn it; Win it.

PoliticsFocus on discussing how principalities can be acquired, governed, and preserved. Politics 1 Hereditary & New principalitiesPolitics 2 A new territory with languages and customs different from his original territoryPolitics 3 All successful rulers must have arms. Power and arms go hand in hand Politics 4 Power through evil may gain dominion but not glory. Proper and improper cruelty

Politics

Politics 5 In dealing with nobles and the peoplePolitics 6 It is not important for a prince to have all good qualities. What is good for the state has no ethical or moral implicationsPolitics 7 It is better for a leader to be feared than loved. The love of the people can be easily changed, but fear is constantPolitics 8 Hypocrisy and deceit are legitimate methods in politicsPolitics 9 When there is a conflict between two powers, it is almost always better to take sides than be neutral

VirtueImplies physical and mental capacity-Intelligence, skill, courage, vigor-in short, all those personal qualities that are needed for attainment of one's own ends.Must protect your weaker neighborsUse your abilities to attain success Ability to relate to peopleLove of art and warfareOnly virtues that are good are ones that maintain the stateBe able to handle foreign relationsVirtue is directly related to leadership

VirtueIs it better to be loved or feared?What are some virtues leaders today possess?

Conclusion

Machiavelli emphasized the need for morality, the sole motivation of the prince ought to be the use of good and evil solely as instrumental means rather than ends in themselves.The Prince is often referred to as the handbook for gangsters.

Jeopardy