Question

Who was machiavelli, what were his beliefs, and what is the name of the book he wrote explaining his beliefs and philosophy about politics?.

Answer 1

Niccolo Machiavelli was a realist, materialist philosopher who was born in Italy. He wrote the book 'Prince' which is considered as the best book in the field of statecraft.

Machiavelli is known as Child of Renaissance as it was him who separate church from state and thus became the originator of concept of European model of secularism. He is also referred as Father of Political Realism. His main belief system focuses prominently on following:

• About nature of field of politics - According to him, how we live is far removed from how we ought to live.
• On human nature - According to him, human nature is selfish, ungrateful, coward and fearful.
• On the qualities prince should own - Clever like fox and brave like lion
• On role of ethics in politics - In politics, ends justify means.

Learn more about Machiavelli at:

brainly.com/question/14310570

#SPJ4