What Is Machiavellianism? (EXCERPT)

Опубликовано: 15 Апрель 2026
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Machiavellianism (APA Dictionary)

n. a personality trait marked by a calculating attitude toward human relationships and a belief that ends justify means, however ruthless. A Machiavellian is one who views other people more or less as objects to be manipulated in pursuit of their goals, if necessary through deliberate deception. [Niccolò Machiavelli, who argued that an effective ruler must be prepared to act in this way]

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