The intricate and multifaceted nature of texts allows composers to express their ideas in such a way that they have an influence on people’s perspectives. It also provides a means to either subvert or conform to the ideologies of the time. The treatment of personal morality, due to repercussions of personal morality, does not influence … Read more
There were many transitions throughout history in terms of politics. One example is the United States, who went from having a king on the other side of the world to a president leading them in their own country. Another example is Germany, who went from having a horrible dictatorship to gaining a president who would … Read more
Chapter 18 of Machiavelli’s The Prince, continues with the author’s version of what constitutes a Prince. Machiavelli ascribed to ancient writers’ teachings and advocate for sets of principles of his own and it is often the case that the teaching of the ancient writers and Machiavelli’s teaching contradict each other. The following essay is interested … Read more