Comments on: The Man Who Said What Everyone Else Was Thinking–Machiavelli

By: MrSmart

MrSmart — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:38:28 +0000

An excellent blog, as evident in the many comments. Engaging style and great use of visual images.

By: twhee101

twhee101 — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 14:53:50 +0000

I must admit that Machiavelli was influential in many ways. His theory did affect many different things that also affect the way society is run and structured.

By: hpayn103

hpayn103 — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 02:29:30 +0000

Incredibly well written, it held my interest. And though Beethoven truly is the greatest individual :D, I see where you’re coming from. I’ve always kind of agreed with “The End justifies the Means”, but after a certain point, does that apply anymore? Does it really justify the means when the means have crossed certain ethical boundaries? Just something to think about.

By: sgent105

sgent105 — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 22:34:09 +0000

Oops, forgot one other problem…I see no information links! Though it does not mean too much…

By: sgent105

sgent105 — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 22:31:05 +0000

…*clap*….*clap*….*clap*. Bravo, truly. Impressive to read, inspiring to behold. The presentation, the examples are very clearly linked to Machiavelli. The presenation is very good, and keeps the reader hooked on your explanation. The only problem is when small mistakes, such as the missing “that” in the first paragraph, disrupt the reader, and break the enchantment. Nevertheless, this is a beautiful piece of work.

By: ldavi103

ldavi103 — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:56:35 +0000

Very well written. This is a very convincing argument, and I can see the point that you are trying to make. I like the referrence to our lives and the AP test!

By: jbart104

jbart104 — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:50:48 +0000

You identified three different cases where your individual effected History. Each with it’s unique setting and outcome that effected the world.
And I like his facial expression in the first picture.

By: awoot103

awoot103 — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:46:36 +0000

I have to agree that Machiavelli has been extremely influencial. His philosophy is visible in nearly everything. Almost every question can be reduced to a question of “Do the ends justify the means?” Wether the answer is yes or no, Machiavelli’s ideas must still be taken into account. As for your blog, it is very well done. Your “super-hot” picture of inquisitive-face Machiavelli gets the readers attention and the bolded links are very usefull.