virtu and fortune in Prince

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Luke G

 

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May 19, 2014

 

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One of the most important topics in The Prince is about the relationship of skillfulness (virtu) of the ruler and his good or bad chance (fortune) and their effects on gaining and keeping the power. Virtu, which has the present meaning of manliness, is used by Machiavelli as having skills, strength, intelligence and prudence of a ruler...
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It is the inner ability to gain the power and not to lose it easily. Fortuna, with the present use, fortune is explained as the word of God and the luck and opportunity that is given to the ruler. A ruler by fortune is dependent to outer sources that has given him the power. When a private individual becomes a ruler, he will need both his inner skills and a good chance to show them...
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