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Judith Detert-Moriarty Not exactly. Instead Machiavelli considered the nature of human beings inherently evil. Yet, he also considered that with knowledge (via observation, …moreNot exactly. Instead Machiavelli considered the nature of human beings inherently evil. Yet, he also considered that with knowledge (via observation, experiences, and the study of history) and with properly applied "virtú", inherent evil can be restrained in favor of benevolent governance. His concepts and suggestions for both rulers and nations have been, and continue to be, relevant and adaptable to our own age if we only study and always continue learn. (less)

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