According to Machiavelli, When Should a Prince Break Faith and When

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Essay

According to Machiavelli, when should a prince break faith and when should a prince keep faith? What are Machiavelli's arguments for why a prince is not always bound to keep faith? Which of those arguments do you find most persuasive?

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Definitions:

Hazan and Shaver

A research team that proposed the attachment theory as a framework to understand relationships in adulthood, drawing parallels between infant-caregiver attachments and adult romantic relationships.

Trust

The firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something, essential for social relationships and cooperation.

Passionate

Having or showing strong feelings, enthusiasm, or desire for something.

Intense Emotion

A deeply profound and powerful feeling that can dramatically influence behavior and thinking.