answering question below using Machiavelli’s The Prince and select chapters from The Discourses
Papers must be 3 pages in length, double-spaced, 12-Point, Times New Roman, with 1” margins all around. Do not restate the prompt below on the first page of your paper. Do not write one sentence on page two and consider your work done. You should have a TITLE at the beginning of your essay, with your NAME and PSCI2014 as the only other headings. Citing should be in auther and page number.
Question: What is Machiavelli’s definition of power in The Prince and The Discourses? How do a prince’s goals differ in each work? In both texts, how should a prince use history, others, and their own skill to maintain power? Why should students of political theory today care about all this?
Must have a clear, argumentative thesis statement. What are you trying to convince us of in this paper? Must use example only from the sources provided. Not just good illustrations, but textual analysis in your paper. Show us how you arrived at the conclusions you draw by explaining key quotations and their relevance to your thesis. Make sure to draw as many illustrations from the text as possible and connect them with your larger point. Tell us why these exchanges are important to you. Remember political theory is about showing us how you you arrived at your understanding. Must have a clear and strong conclusion nothing vague.
Chapters for Discourse
Book 1, preface, chap 2, 9, 11, 12, 14, 58
book 2, preface, chap 13, 29,
book 3, chap 3, 9, 19, 49
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Machiavelli
Concepts on political theory are largely based on perspectives on peoples reaction to various activities, which explains why contemporary learners take their time to study history and experiences by political leaders through time. Machiavelli forms one of the most cited political writers, largely due to is opinions on governance from observation of the situation in Italy during his time.
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