Machiavelli's The Prince: The Power In Human Nature
The Power in Human Nature Machiavelli’s The Prince captures human nature in a more accurate perception than More’s Utopia. The visual given through More’s Utopia portrays society an optimist’s view. More believes that when given all equal opportunities and provisions, people will lead a virtuous, unselfish life. People will work for the benefit of other people in order to create an equal and pleasant society. In More’s belief, people only turn to corruption when faced with shortages or vanity in believing some deserve more than others. Machiavelli, however, envisions society as one that turns to power and satisfaction of vices as seen through The Prince. Machiavelli advises that to keep power one must learn to be corrupt. This advice is given