Explore the concept of Machiavellianism as a personality trait and its link to the 'dark triad' of traits. Understand the measurement of Machiavellianism and its implications. Learn about the differences between Machiavellianism and psychopathy. Discover the potential success of Machiavellians in political office.
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Machiavellianism is a personality trait characterized by a willingness to exploit and manipulate others.
Machiavellianism is one of the traits that make up the 'dark triad' along with psychopathy and narcissism, each having distinct characteristics.
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The Influence of Machiavelli's Ideas
During the Renaissance, Niccolo Machiavelli wrote 'The Prince' which argued that it is better for leaders to be feared than loved. This mentality of exploiting human nature for personal gain has had a lasting impact on politics, with figures like Napoleon and Stalin embodying Machiavellian principles.
Understanding Machiavellianism as a Personality Trait
Machiavellianism is a personality trait characterized by a willingness to exploit and manipulate others. Highly Machiavellian individuals view others as distrusting and driven by self-interest. Dr. Connell Monahan's research on Machiavellianism found that it is more prevalent in men and tends to decline slightly with age.
The Dark Triad: Machiavellianism, Psychopathy, and Narcissism
Machiavellianism is one of the traits that make up the 'dark triad' along with psychopathy and narcissism. While there is overlap between these traits, they also have distinct characteristics. Machiavellianism is marked by strategic manipulation, while psychopathy is impulsive and anti-social, and narcissism is characterized by entitlement and grandiosity.
Do you consider yourself a shrewd manipulator? Are you cynical about the nature of human beings? If so, you might rank highly in Machiavellianism - a personality trait that's based on the writing and views of Niccolo Machiavelli, the 16th-century Italian political philosopher. We look at what makes a Machiavellian personality, and how it fits into the so called ‘dark triad’ of traits.
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