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The Prince's Argumentative Credibility
(Al-Quds University - Deanship of Scientific Research, 2023-05-16) Munira Odetallah; Ali Jallad Palestine; Justine Khalaf; Ibrahim Amawi; Hosam Jawabra; Ibrahim Marazka
Background: Niccolò Machiavelli declares his intention in The Prince to delve into “a discussion of how things are in real life and not waste time with a discussion of an imaginary world,” and so to give a realistic account of politics and governance. He does this through the study of historical leaders, establishing a discourse on the best attributes of a successful ruler often based on their failures and accomplishments. A key attribute, for Machiavelli, is a ruler’s ability to garner respect and fear from their people, whilst avoiding any hate. Inadvertently, he seems to advocate for treading a fine line between fear and hatred.
What Makes a Good Ruler
(Al-Quds University - Deanship of Scientific Research, 2023-05-16) Hosam Jawabra; Ibrahim Marazka
Background: The Prince by Machiavelli demonstrates a great emphasis on politics. The main concern in The Prince is how to make a ruler survive in terms of rulership, while morals come second in priority according to the philosopher. The Prince has some ambiguity when it comes to preparing and even making a good ruler, and it needs to be broken into smaller pieces. Objectives:An answer to the question of the philosophy behind Machiavelli's suggestions about what makes a good ruler?