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READ THE EXCERPT AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS. DISCUSS ANSWER AND EVIDENCE FOR YOUR RESPONSE WITH YOUR GROUP

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Section 1: That Which Concerns a Prince on the Subject of the Art of War

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Section 1: That Which Concerns a Prince on the Subject of the Art of War

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1a. According to Machiavelli, what should be the two aims of a prince?

1b. When Machiavelli writes that a prince who has “thought more of ease than of arms” may lose their states, what is he warning princes to avoid?

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Read this info sheet for some background knowledge of the author of The Prince and Italy during his time.

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2a. Machiavelli critiques other writers who have attempted to write about the roles of leaders and governments. According to Machiavelli, how does he think his writing will be different? Why would he believe this necessary? Do you agree? explain

2b. Why is Machiavelli critical of people who have written about governments in their imagination, or “[governments] which in fact have never been seen?” Do you agree with his tatement? explain

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DO A CLOSE READ OF THE EXCERPT. ANSWER THE QUESTIONS. DISCUSS YOUR ANSWER AND REASONING/EVIDENCE WITH YOUR GROUP.

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4c. According to Machiavelli, why do “men have less scruple [hesitation/reluctance] in offending one who is beloved than one who is feared”? Do you think this is true of today's men? explain

4d. According to Machiavelli, to avoid hatred from his citizens and subjects, what must a prince prevent himself from doing? Do you think this is true of today's leaders? explain

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4a. According to Machiavelli, what is the answer to the question, “whether it is better to be loved than feared or feared than loved?” Do you think this is true of today's leaders? explain

4b. According to Machiavelli, what are the qualities of men? Do you think this is true of today's men? explain

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DO A CLOSE READ OF THE EXCERPT. ANSWER THE QUESTIONS. DISCUSS YOUR ANSWER AND REASONING/EVIDENCE WITH YOUR GROUP.

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3. Machiavelli writes, “it is necessary for a prince wishing to hold his own to know how to do wrong, and to make use of it or not according to necessity.” What is Machiavelli encouraging? Do you believe it to be necessary as well (agree)? explain

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DO A CLOSE READ OF THE EXCERPT. ANSWER THE QUESTIONS. DISCUSS YOUR ANSWER AND REASONING/EVIDENCE WITH YOUR GROUP.

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1a. According to Machiavelli, what should be the two aims of a prince? Do you think this is true of today's leaders? explain

1b. When Machiavelli writes that a prince who has “thought more of ease than of arms” may lose their states, what is he warning princes to avoid? Do you think this is necessary of today's leaders? explain