Machiavelli: The Prince•Grade 8•dialectic Stage
Keeping Faith
The Text
What You'll Learn
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Comprehension
States Machiavelli's claim: princes should break promises when necessary
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Cause & Consequence
Explains why Machiavelli thinks promise-breaking is justified (men are bad)
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Meaning
Contrasts with Aquinas's view that law must be rational and just
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Defense
Identifies what is strongest about the counterargument
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