According to Machiavelli, Why Should a Prince Seek to Be

question 45

Multiple Choice

According to Machiavelli, why should a prince seek to be feared, but not hated?

• A)Because princes who are hated are rarely remembered by history
• B)Because when the population hates the prince, he will have damaged self-esteem
• C)Because when people hate the prince, it will cause low morale in society
• D)Because princes who are hated overcompensate by being too generous with government resources
• E)Because hatred puts people in an emotional state, and it makes them less aware of their interests

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Definitions:

Hegemonic

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Western Marxism

A strand of Marxist theory that emphasizes culture and ideology's role in the capitalist system, originating in Western Europe.