“Is it better to be loved more than feared, or feared more than loved? The reply is, that one ought to be both feared and loved, but as it is difficult for the two to go together, it is much safer to be feared than loved, if one of the two has to be wanting.” --Niccolo Machiavelli

Directions- Machiavelli’s The Prince was published in 1532 and one of the first works of political philosophy. In it, Machiavelli gives advice to future rulers and argues that immoral means must sometimes be used to gain and keep power. Take the following survey to find out if you could be described as “Machiavellian.” Place the number fitting your opinion on the line next to each question. 1=strongly disagree, 2=disagree, 3=neutral, 4=agree, 5=strongly agree

_______1. Never tell anyone the real reason you did something unless you have to. _______2. The best way to handle people is to tell them what they want to hear. _______3. Most people are basically good and kind. _______4. Honesty is always the best policy. _______5. There is no excuse for lying to someone else. _______6. Most people won't work hard unless they're forced to. _______7. All in all, it is better to be humble and honest than to be important and dishonest. _______8. Most people who get ahead in the world lead clean, moral lives. _______9. Anyone who completely trusts anyone else is asking for trouble. _______10. The difference between criminals and others is that criminals were stupid enough to get caught. _______11. Most people are brave. _______12. It is wise to flatter important people.

Now that you answered each questions, it is time to total up your score! Group A: Add your score from each of these questions: 1. ________ 2. ________ 6. ________ 9. ________ 10. ________ 12. ________ Group A Total: _______________ Group B: Add up your total from each of these questions: 3. ________ 4. ________ 5. ________ 7. ________ 8. ________ 11. ________ Group B Total: __________ Subtract your Group B total from your Group A total and that is your final score! – My score: ______________

You are very Machiavellian! You know how to manipulate people for your own gain and are skilled at getting what you want You are somewhat Machiavellian! While you might not have the most faith in people, you might not manipulate them or use it for your own gain. Any Negative Number- You are not Machiavellian at all! You have faith in your peers and believe that most people are good. To you, the world is a nice place and you are part of the reasons why! Do you believe that your score fits your personality? Can you think of any examples from your life that show this?