The Prince suggests that in politics, the end:a) never justifies immoral meansb) sometimes necessitates questionable means c) should be pursued through moral actiond) is unimportant compared to virtuous means

Explain Machiavelli's advice regarding the perception of meanness by a prince

Read the passage and answer the following question. Skip to QuestionNiccolò Machiavelli, The Prince“Therefore it is unnecessary for a prince to have all the good qualities I have enumerated [listed], but it is very necessary to appear to have them. And I shall dare to say this also, that to have them and always to observe them is injurious [harmful], and that to appear to have them is useful; to appear merciful, faithful, humane, religious, upright, and to be so, but with a mind so framed that should you require not to be so, you may be able and know how to change to the opposite.”—Niccolò Machiavelli, The Prince, 1513TEXT: Marriott, William K., tr. 1908. The Prince. Niccolò Machiavelli. London. J.M. Dent & Co. New York. E.P. Dutton & Co.QuestionAccording to the passage, what does Machiavelli believe is most important about the qualities of a prince?

With regard to the morality of actions, one view is that means is of paramount importance and the other view is that the ends justify the means. Which view do you think is more appropriate? Justify your answer.

Which of the following characteristics did writer and political theorist Machiavelli prioritize in The Prince? Select all that apply.the public's view of the prince is often unrelated to the prince's actual virtues and vicesthe prince should do what is necessary to maintain power unless the action violates his consciencethe maintenance of political powerit is more important to appear morally good than to actually be morally good

Morality, as considered by Kant, ________.Question 16Select one:a.leads people to treat others as a means to an endb.means supporting dogmatic rationalityc.is an unattainable goal of perfect virtued.embraces freedom and a sense of divinity