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Political philosopher of the Renaissance period. Today, the term Machiavellism is understood as a kind of practice, of how someone gains or retains power. The Machiavellian way of doing this has no ethical or moral limits; everything seems to be allowed, as long, as someone achieves his or her aims. | Political philosopher of the [[Renaissance]] period. Today, the term [[Machiavellism]] is understood as a kind of practice, of how someone gains or retains power. The Machiavellian way of doing this has no ethical or moral limits; everything seems to be allowed, as long, as someone achieves his or her aims. | ||
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Political philosopher of the Renaissance period. Today, the term Machiavellism is understood as a kind of practice, of how someone gains or retains power. The Machiavellian way of doing this has no ethical or moral limits; everything seems to be allowed, as long, as someone achieves his or her aims.