Niccolo Machiavelli: His Influence and Modern Relevance
This paper examines the person of Niccolo Machiavelli and discusses his life and major contributions to the field of philosophy and political science. Specifically, the paper is interested in understanding the degree to which Machiavelli was capable of influencing subsequent thinking in politics as well as exactly how Machiavelli is still a relevant figure in the early 21st century.
