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Definition of Machiavellianism
1. Noun. The political doctrine of Machiavelli: any means (however unscrupulous) can be used by a ruler in order to create and maintain his autocratic government.
Definition of Machiavellianism
1. Proper noun. A political philosophy, based on the writings of Machiavelli, especially ''The Prince'', that advocates the use of ruthlessness and duplicity in political dealings. ¹
2. Proper noun. A political maneuver that exemplifies the philosophy. ¹
3. Proper noun. Any ruthless, duplicitous behavior. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Machiavellianism
1. A personality dimension characterised by the manipulation of others. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Machiavellianism
Literary usage of Machiavellianism
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Catholic Encyclopedia: An International Work of Reference on the by Charles George Herbermann (1913)
"... were replaced by the lay and half-pagan doctrine of machiavellianism, proclaiming
the right of the strongest or the most crafty. ministers at Paris, ..."
2. Tragic Drama in Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Shakespeare by Lewis Campbell (1904)
"... Sophocles, and Shakespeare—machiavellianism renounced by
Shakespeare—Humanity —Religion—The Supernatural—Poetical justice not required—
General maxims ..."
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