FAQ About Niccolò Machiavelli
How does Machiavelli define a good ruler?
Machiavelli defines a good ruler as one who is shrewd, able to maintain power, and willing to act immorally when necessary to achieve the stability and security of the state. According to Machiavelli, a successful ruler must balance traits such as being feared and loved, with a preference for being feared if they cannot be both.
