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This video explores Niccolò Machiavelli's philosophy through his most iconic work, The Prince, challenging traditional conceptions of morality and power. Through historical examples and in-depth analysis, the viewer will learn how Machiavelli justifies the use of cruelty, deceit, and manipulation to maintain control in a chaotic world. Machiavelli's teachings on human nature, the difference between power based on love or fear, and the need to adapt our actions to the changing circumstances of the political environment will be discussed.