Machiavelli’s as a Humanist: Examples and the Lesson He Learn
Humanities 101
Strayer University
Instructor: Professor Coppelli

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Power is defined as; a person, group, or nation having great influence or control over others; the might of a nation, political organization, or similar group and; forcefulness; effectiveness (Inc., 2011) . A humanist is defined as one who is concerned with the interests and welfare of humans (Inc., 2011). Niccolo’ Machiavelli sought after the power of politics because; he was constantly explaining to individual how to get power and how to hold on to it. He thought,” humanists suppose to believe that individual only grows to maturity, both intellectually and morally through participation in life of the state’ (Machiavelli, 1531, revised 1975, 1981, 1995, 1999). Everyone has their own opinions about him, and his way of life; depending on whom you speak with. His life has some examples and lessons he learn in his life. Through my paper, I intend to examine his ideas on power in politics, morality, and religion based on his political writings and life experiences.

Niccolo’ Machiavelli was born on May 3, 1469 to a Bernardo and Bartolomea. They had two other daughters and a son. He was taught grammar, and Latin. Machiavelli was trained young; by a Latin teacher named