Political Science · Western Political Thought
Which of these are correct about Machiavelli?
- 1. Regarded as the Father of Political Realism
- 2. Considered the first modern political thinker
- 3. He preferred Monarchy over republicanism
- 4. He adopted an empirical approach and criticized historicism
A1, 2 and 3
B2, 3 and 4
C2 and 4
D1 and 2 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 1 and 2 — Items 1 and 2 are correct, so the answer is 1 and 2.
Explanation
★Items 1 and 2 are correct, so the answer is 1 and 2.
★Machiavelli is regarded as the father of political realism for his focus on power as it is.
★He is considered the first modern political thinker, with traces of secularism and nationalism.
★Item 3 is wrong, because Machiavelli actually preferred republicanism over monarchy.
★In the Discourses he praised the Roman republic and the liberty of self governing citizens.
★Item 4 is wrong, because he adopted a historical approach rather than criticizing historicism.
★He drew political lessons from the study of Roman and contemporary history.
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