Machiavelli thinks that it is considered to be cruel to inspire fear in the population and thus have control of the principality.
Niccolò Machiavelli (1469-1527) was an Italian political philosopher considered the father of modern Political Science. He was also a relevant figure of the Italian Renaissance thanks to his most famous work called The Prince (published in 1531).
Machiavelli establishes that clemency is a value that should not be accepted in a ruler because the ruler must project an image of strong authority before his subjects and rivals.
In addition to this, Machiavelli establishes that it is acceptable to be considered cruel because this characteristic will make the ruler project an image of greater authority and fear before his subjects.
Machiavelli states that it is preferable to be feared than to be loved because being loved depends on the will of other people, while being feared depends on the idea that is projected from one's own image. Therefore, if a ruler is considered cruel and without kindness, there are more possibilities of being feared and that his mandates are fulfilled.
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