Quick-write: Power Create a definition of power. Who should have power? In government? In relationships? In society? Who should not have power? Why? Is it better to be liked or feared? Why?
Machiavelli’s The Prince Machiavelli: first “political scientist”, politician, philosopher 1469-1527 It is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both. The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him. Some terms: Clemency: kindness Enumerated: to mention an number of things Some people: Hannibal (247 BC): Carthage military leader; “one of the greatest military strategists in history”