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An 8 page paper which examines the justification
of the use of “evil” in Machiavelli’s “The Prince.” Bibliography lists 3 additional
sources.
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8 pages (~225 words per page)
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"The Prince" with the perfect system of government that was essentially "evil." However, Machiavellis work was really intended to point out, symbolically and underhandedly, the result of evil that is
inherently possessed in mankind, especially as it relates to governing a country or any region. At the same time, however, he did present the reader with an understanding that in
order to use evil in government one must have a very strong and moral reason that would eventually come to a positive and moral outcome. As we can see, even
from this brief synopsis, "The Prince" and the ideals of Machiavelli are controversial and often confusing, facts that become even more complex when we understand that, "Although it was plagiarized
during Machiavellis lifetime, "The Prince" was never published by him, and its text is still disputable" (Bickers; Sala). Bearing these realities and possibilities in mind the following paper examines how
Machiavelli seems to have justified the use of evil in his work "The Prince." "The Prince" and Evil First and foremost it is interesting and informative to note
that, "Though in his private life, Machiavellis reputation and personal values were beyond reproach, his name has become an adjective for describing someone devious, deceitful, and self-serving (Pollock 45). This
is not the impression one gets from reading The Prince," for according to Oldham it "becomes clear to the reader that Machiavelli is neither immoral nor advocating evil. His frank
and candid observations on the appropriateness of the various political tactics demonstrate his concern the ultimate goal or greater good." In essence, he is arguing, according to Oldham, that the
end justifies the means and that any action which would perhaps be deemed evil be conducted only during emergency situations and "only when the survival of the state requires such
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