FAQ About Niccolò Machiavelli
Did Machiavelli invent the term 'The ends justify the means'?
No, Machiavelli did not invent the phrase 'The ends justify the means', but this concept is often ascribed to his writings due to his emphasis on pragmatic, result-oriented politics described in 'The Prince'. The idea captures his belief in the necessity of achieving state goals by any effective means.
