Niccolò Machiavelli (1469-1527) Argued for Winning and Retaining Power in a World

question 32

True/False

Niccolò Machiavelli (1469-1527) argued for winning and retaining power in a world containing extensive political factionalism and lust for dominion.

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Definitions:

Harmony

A pleasing combination or arrangement of different things, often referring to music, but also applicable to social and personal contexts.

Just-World Hypothesis

The cognitive bias or belief that the world is fundamentally fair, leading individuals to rationalize an otherwise inexplicable injustice as deserved by the victim.

Social Group

A collection of individuals who interact with each other and share similar characteristics and a sense of unity.

Punished

The act of imposing a penalty or negative consequence on someone as a response to an undesirable behavior or action.