1. Prince Discussion Forum

In The Prince, Machiavelli outlines qualities (or virtues) a prince needs in order to effectively rule his people. Choose and analyze thequality discussed in the reading. In your analysis. What are the positive and negative aspects of this quality?

• How would possessing this quality make a prince successful as a ruler?
• In your opinion, is this quality moral or immoral? Why?

In your response, provide specific details from the reading to strengthen your argument. You should provide at least one direct quote from the textbook formatted in MLA Style. For more information about MLA Style, see the Purdue Online Writing Lab here: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/02/.

1. Machiavelli Discussion Forum

61 days ago

For our last discussion, you will analyze of our previous course readings in relation to The Prince. Choose the character we have read about in class of the princely qualities outlined by Machiavelli. In your response, address the following:

1. How does possessing this quality help or hinder the character? Explain.
2. How does NOT possessing this quality help or hinder the character? Explain.

In your response, provide specific details from the reading to strengthen your argument. You should provide at least one direct quote from the textbook formatted in MLA Style. For more information about MLA Style, see the Purdue Online Writing Lab here: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/02/.

• (3) Objectives: Students will discuss the qualities of a Prince and take the final exam for the course.
• Reading preparation: “Europe and the New World,” “Niccolo Machiavelli,” and The Prince. Review the course readings for the final exam.
• View the online learning resources:
• Machiavelli – Stanford Encyclopedia of PhilosophyURL