Instructional Video

What “Machiavellian” Really Means

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet
This What “Machiavellian” Really Means instructional video also includes:

Is Niccolo Machiavelli's The Prince a directive to autocrats to rule by any means necessary, or a warning about the ways free citizens can be dominated by rulers? A short video suggests that Machiavelli's famous work might have been misinterpreted over the years, and that the meaning may be different than popular culture would have us believe.

10 Views 7 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • After exploring the links to the additional resources, have viewers take a stance on the question and provide evidence to support their interpretation
Classroom Considerations
  • Most appropriate for high school or college level philosophy classes
Pros
  • The thought-provoking video challenges the long-held view of Machiavelli's The Prince
Cons
  • None
Common Core