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Machiavelli's Realist Political Science
- Machiavelli treats political power scientifically, analyzing enduring principles behind its operation across history.
- He prioritizes understanding power's dynamics over moralistic judgments, laying groundwork for political science.
Permanence Over Freedom
- Machiavelli values a state's permanence over freedom as the main political goal.
- Longevity enables development and refinement of society despite inherent authority challenges.
Rome's Virtue and Longevity
- Machiavelli champions the Roman Republic's longevity and citizen liberty as benchmarks of its greatness.
- He sees Rome's harsh laws as a source of virtue that prevented corruption and sustained the republic.