Read the excerpt below and answer the question. he who neglects what is done for what ought to be done, sooner effects his ruin than his preservation; for a man who wishes to act entirely up to his professions of virtue soon meets with what destroys him among so much that is evil. what is machiavelli’s advice to a leader who is confronted with doing the virtuous thing or the thing that best assures survival?

(A,) to choose the course that will ensure survival

Explanation:

Analysis of The Prince  

During the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, most writers believed that a virtuous moral character was required for the effective exercise of power. After carefully examining how effective leaders actually used their authority, Machiavelli challenged this moralistic view of power. He concluded that morality and virtue had nothing to do with the effective use of power. On the surface, Machiavelli’s The Prince teaches leaders how best to acquire and maintain power. Opinion is divided regarding Machiavelli’s real intent. Did he really intend to provide a blueprint for autocratic leaders on maintaining power? Or, was it his intention to expose how autocratic leaders have truly exercised their power throughout history?

the correct answer is

1. lived in castle in naples

2.educated in monastery

3.received a doctorine in theology

4.taught in paris

5. studied in dominican monastery

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