Lao Tzu Vs Machiavelli
Lao Tzu and Niccolo Machiavelli
Lao Tzu and Niccolo Machiavelli are two philosophies that show the people the basic foundation of how the government should run. They both talk about the art of governing the country. Their views and concepts of what makes a proper leader and how the government should work are extremely different from each other. At the same time, their lessons which they both have taught us are still relevant till today for the modern society. Lao Tzu is following the idea of enlightenment while Machiavelli attitude towards a structured government. Frequently, they both have different opinions concerning to the way how the ruler should act, how to rule the government and gain the people's trust.
Lao Tzu talks about the art of living in peace, deep wisdom and world with no wars or fighting. He believes that Weapons are tools used to fear people and the wise man should avoid using them, except in the dire necessity. Which means to act only when it's necessary. Unlike Machiavelli who thinks that the strength of your country should be measured by the ability to fight. In his opinion, it helps you to take control over the country and gain respect. But according to Lao Tzu, you cannot gain …show more content…
As effective guides such as Lao Tzu and Niccolo Machiavelli, we are able to handle these problems, by following their advices, which many generations have already followed. With these bases which they put, we will be able to build the strength of our countries. There are some similarities between Lao Tzu and Niccolo Machiavelli; nevertheless it's very hard to indicate them. Comparing to Lao Tzu's concepts, Machiavelli is describing the actual world which we live in. In contrast, Lao Tzu and Machiavelli both lived at different times, and in different places. Moreover their opinions and concepts have influenced and become beneficial to many people and
Lao Tzu and Niccolo Machiavelli are two philosophies that show the people the basic foundation of how the government should run. They both talk about the art of governing the country. Their views and concepts of what makes a proper leader and how the government should work are extremely different from each other. At the same time, their lessons which they both have taught us are still relevant till today for the modern society. Lao Tzu is following the idea of enlightenment while Machiavelli attitude towards a structured government. Frequently, they both have different opinions concerning to the way how the ruler should act, how to rule the government and gain the people's trust.
Lao Tzu talks about the art of living in peace, deep wisdom and world with no wars or fighting. He believes that Weapons are tools used to fear people and the wise man should avoid using them, except in the dire necessity. Which means to act only when it's necessary. Unlike Machiavelli who thinks that the strength of your country should be measured by the ability to fight. In his opinion, it helps you to take control over the country and gain respect. But according to Lao Tzu, you cannot gain …show more content…
As effective guides such as Lao Tzu and Niccolo Machiavelli, we are able to handle these problems, by following their advices, which many generations have already followed. With these bases which they put, we will be able to build the strength of our countries. There are some similarities between Lao Tzu and Niccolo Machiavelli; nevertheless it's very hard to indicate them. Comparing to Lao Tzu's concepts, Machiavelli is describing the actual world which we live in. In contrast, Lao Tzu and Machiavelli both lived at different times, and in different places. Moreover their opinions and concepts have influenced and become beneficial to many people and