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Political philosopher of the [[Renaissance]] period. Today, the term | Political philosopher of the [[Renaissance]] period. | ||
Today, the term Machiavellism is understood as a practice of how someone gains or retains power. In popular (mis)reception, 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 practice of how someone gains or retains power. In popular (mis)reception, 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.