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Explore the essence of power through a comparison of real and ideal politics, shedding light on Machiavelli's insights on leadership and the use of power. Delve into the key traits of character, intelligence, courage, skill, luck, and ruthlessness in effective leadership. Reflect on the relevance of good leadership, the concept of the New World Order by Gary Hart, and the impact of historical events on leadership perspectives. Unravel the age-old debate over whether the end justifies the means in shaping political strategies.
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What is Power? What is the difference between • Real Politics • Ideal Politics Machiavelli How should power be used?
"Because how one ought to live is so far removed from how one lives that he who lets go of what is done for that which one ought to do sooner learns ruin than his own preservation: because a man who might want to make a show of goodness in all things necessarily comes to ruin among so many who are not good. Because of this it is necessary for a prince, wanting to maintain himself, to learn how to be able to be not good and to use this and not use it according to necessity." Character Intelligence Courage Skill Luck Ruthlessness
What is the role of a leader? What event only occurs every 500 years? Why do we need a good leader? What does Gary Hart mean by New World Order? What happened event occurred that messed up Hart’s vision of the future?
CHAPTER IV (4) Why The Kingdom Of Darius, Conquered By Alexander, Did Not Rebel Against The Successors Of Alexander At His Death CHAPTER VI (6) Concerning New Principalities Which Are Acquired By One's Own Arms And Ability CHAPTER VIII (8) Concerning Those Who Have Obtained A Principality By Wickedness CHAPTER XI (11) Concerning Ecclesiastical Principalities CHAPTER XII (12) How Many Kinds Of Soldiery There Are, And Concerning Mercenaries CHAPTER XIV (14) That Which Concerns A Prince On The Subject Of The Art Of War CHAPTER XVII (17) Concerning Cruelty And Clemency, And Whether It Is Better To Be Loved Than Feared CHAPTER XX (20) Are Fortresses, And Many Other Things To Which Princes Often Resort, Advantageous Or Hurtful? CHAPTER XXIII (23) How Flatterers Should Be Avoided