The Personal and Political Implications of Machiavelli's The Prince

Authors

Laura McRoberts '96, Illinois Wesleyan University

Abstract

Machiavelli is praised for the political implications of his writing in The Prince. However, many do not see the personal implications of Machiavelli's work, because the motivations for action are spoken in terms of political domination and the acquisition of power. There are underlying principles that speak of domination not only of cities and nations, but the domination of the opportunities placed before each individual. The Prince can be read in a different manner; as a manual for daily life and the maximization of opportunity.

Recommended Citation

McRoberts '96, Laura (1996) "The Personal and Political Implications of Machiavelli's The Prince," Res Publica - Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 1
Available at: https://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/respublica/vol1/iss1/4