[SOLVED] Machiavelli’s Methodology
Prompt: We can use Machiavelli’s writing in The Prince to provide convincing evidence that the Renaissance contained the origins of modernity. Choose one reason why this is so and support your analysis with direct quotations from the text. Questions that were asked during lecture: In chapter III, Machiavelli highlights several concerns on which he will elaborate later, including war, obedience of the populace, the Church, and individuals’ desires and fickleness. Make a list of these topics and the advice that accompanies them and write down any phrases that stand out to you. How does Machiavelli establish authority as an author? What is Machiavelli’s methodology (how does he research his problem)? Describe Machiavelli’s definition of what is good. How does this compare to other ideas of virtue of justice we have discussied so far inc lass? Describe how Machiavelli feels about Fortune. Is this similar to or different from the idea of Fortune in the early modern world? I will attach the link for the reading that was provided by the professor: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/1232/1232-h/1232-h.htm#link2HCH0025
