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Realism<br>
Realism<br>
Pure Praxis<br>
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Realpolitik|greatest_achievement = Getting into power|likes = Backstabbing, Lions, and Foxes|definition = Seeking Political Power without much concern for ideological and moral principles|book = [https://www.planetebook.com/free-ebooks/the-prince.pdf The Prince]|dislikes = Wolves, Being called a Furry|theorists=[https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niccol%C3%B2_Machiavelli Niccolo di Bernando dei Machiavelli] (1469-1527)|influenced=[[File:Klep.png]] [[Kleptocracy]] <br>}}'''Machiavellianism''' also called (Political) '''Opportunism''' or '''Realism''' is a type of politics which primarily focuses on acquiring and maintaining political power from a "selfish" standpoint. In a way Machiavellianism can be said to be an ideology focused ''entirely'' on the political concept of [[Polcompball Dictionary|praxis]], that being actions done for political gain.
Realpolitik|greatest_achievement = Getting into power|likes = Backstabbing, Lions, and Foxes|definition = Seeking Political Power without much concern for ideological and moral principles|book = [https://www.planetebook.com/free-ebooks/the-prince.pdf The Prince]|dislikes = Wolves, Being called a Furry|theorists=[https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niccol%C3%B2_Machiavelli Niccolo di Bernando dei Machiavelli] (1469-1527)|influenced=[[File:Klep.png]] [[Kleptocracy]]|alignments=[[File:nonquadrant.png]] [[NonQuad]]}}'''Machiavellianism''' also called (Political) '''Opportunism''' or '''Realism''' is a type of politics which primarily focuses on acquiring and maintaining political power from a "selfish" standpoint. In a way Machiavellianism can be said to be an ideology focused ''entirely'' on the political concept of [[Polcompball Dictionary|praxis]], that being actions done for political gain.




It is important to note to two things: Firstly that Machiavellianism is not as much the strict believes of Niccolo Machiavelli, but rather the recognition of the realities Machiavelli acknowledged; and secondly that machiavellianism can be found in ''any and all'' socio-political systems, be it [[File:Feud.png]] [[Feudalism|feudal]] [[File:Monarch.png]] [[Monarchism|monarchy]], [[File:Dem.png]] [[Democracy|democratic]] [[File:Republicanismpix.png]] [[republicanism]], [[File:Corp.png]] [[Corporatocracy|corporate]] [[File:Cap.png]] [[capitalism]], a [[File:ML.png]] [[Marxism–Leninism|marxist-leninist]] [[File:UniParti.png]] [[particracy|one-party state]] and even [[File:Awaj.png]] [[anarchism]].
It is important to note to two things: Firstly that Machiavellianism is not as much the strict believes of Niccolo Machiavelli, but rather the recognition of the realities Machiavelli acknowledged; and secondly that machiavellianism can be found in ''any and all'' socio-political systems, be it [[File:Feud.png]] [[Feudalism|feudal]] [[File:Monarch.png]] [[Monarchism|monarchy]], [[File:Dem.png]] [[Democracy|democratic]] [[File:Republicanismpix.png]] [[republicanism]], [[File:Corp.png]] [[Corporatocracy|corporate]] [[File:Cap.png]] [[capitalism]], a [[File:ML.png]] [[Marxism–Leninism|marxist-leninist]] [[File:UniParti.png]] [[particracy|one-party state]] and even [[File:Awaj.png]] [[anarchism]].


== History ==
==History==
Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli more well known as just Niccolo Machiavelli was a Florentian diplomat as well as a writer and a philosopher.
Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli more well known as just Niccolo Machiavelli was a Florentian diplomat as well as a writer and a philosopher.


== Foundations ==
==Foundations==
TBA
TBA


== Personality ==
==Personality==
Machiavellianism is very much... machiavellian in his behaviour. Generally very manipulative in such.
Machiavellianism is very much... machiavellian in his behaviour. Generally very manipulative in such.


He is known for speaking to crowds in Masks of whatever ideology's rhetoric he is using to get in power.
He is known for speaking to crowds in Masks of whatever ideology's rhetoric he is using to get in power.


== How to Draw ==
==How to Draw==
{{COA|Macchiavelli_COA.svg}}
{{COA|Macchiavelli_COA.svg}}
Machiavellianism's design is based on the Machiavelli Coat of Arms.
Machiavellianism's design is based on the Machiavelli Coat of Arms.

# Draw a ball with eyes.
# In Blue Draw a Cross on the ball.
#Draw a ball with eyes.
# Draw 4 needles pointing at the center of the cross.
#In Blue Draw a Cross on the ball.
#Draw 4 needles pointing at the center of the cross.

And you're done!
And you're done!


== Relationships ==
==Relationships==
Status Quo ideologies love him, Non-Status Quo hate him. This is true no matter what ideologies those are.
Status Quo ideologies love him, Non-Status Quo hate him. This is true no matter what ideologies those are.


== Further Information ==
==Further Information==

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===Literature===


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=== Literature ===
* [https://www.planetebook.com/free-ebooks/the-prince.pdf The Prince] by Niccolo Machiavelli
* [https://www.planetebook.com/free-ebooks/the-prince.pdf The Prince] by Niccolo Machiavelli
* [https://www.burmalibrary.org/docs13/The_Dictators_Handbook.pdf The Dictators Handbook: Why Bad Behaviour is Almost Always Good Politics] by Bruce Bueno de Mesquita
* [https://www.burmalibrary.org/docs13/The_Dictators_Handbook.pdf The Dictators Handbook: Why Bad Behaviour is Almost Always Good Politics] by Bruce Bueno de Mesquita
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* [http://berlin.wolf.ox.ac.uk/lists/nachlass/machiavelli.pdf Three Turning Points in Political Thought 2: Machiavelli] by Isaiah Berlin
* [http://berlin.wolf.ox.ac.uk/lists/nachlass/machiavelli.pdf Three Turning Points in Political Thought 2: Machiavelli] by Isaiah Berlin
* [https://archive.org/details/48lawsofpower00gree/mode/2up The 48 Laws of Power] by Robert Green
* [https://archive.org/details/48lawsofpower00gree/mode/2up The 48 Laws of Power] by Robert Green

[https://www.reddit.com/r/The48LawsOfPower/comments/8ye7a6/gaining_and_maintaining_power_the_official/ Gaining and Maintaining Power: The Official Reading List]
[https://www.reddit.com/r/The48LawsOfPower/comments/8ye7a6/gaining_and_maintaining_power_the_official/ Gaining and Maintaining Power: The Official Reading List]


=== Wikipedia ===
===Wikipedia===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machiavellianism_(politics) Machiavellianism (Politics)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machiavellianism_(politics) Machiavellianism (Politics)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Realism_(international_relations) Realism (International Relations)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Realism_(international_relations) Realism (International Relations)]
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machiavellianism_in_the_workplace Machiavellianism in the Workplace]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machiavellianism_in_the_workplace Machiavellianism in the Workplace]


=== Videos ===
===Videos===

* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUlGtrHCGzs What “Machiavellian” really means - Pazit Cahlon and Alex Gendler] by [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsooa4yRKGN_zEE8iknghZA Ted-Ed]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUlGtrHCGzs What “Machiavellian” really means - Pazit Cahlon and Alex Gendler] by [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsooa4yRKGN_zEE8iknghZA Ted-Ed]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOXl0Ll_t9s POLITICAL THEORY - Niccolò Machiavelli] by [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7IcJI8PUf5Z3zKxnZvTBog The School of Life]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOXl0Ll_t9s POLITICAL THEORY - Niccolò Machiavelli] by [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7IcJI8PUf5Z3zKxnZvTBog The School of Life]
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wEb8efIdOE Politics Isn't About Right or Wrong; It's About Winning] by [[File:Antcent.png]] [[Anti-Centrism|Jreg]]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wEb8efIdOE Politics Isn't About Right or Wrong; It's About Winning] by [[File:Antcent.png]] [[Anti-Centrism|Jreg]]


=== Online Communities ===
===Online Communities===

* [https://www.reddit.com/r/The48LawsOfPower/ r/The48LawsOfPower]
* [https://www.reddit.com/r/The48LawsOfPower/ r/The48LawsOfPower]
* [https://www.reddit.com/r/Machiavellianism/ r/Machiavellianism]
* [https://www.reddit.com/r/Machiavellianism/ r/Machiavellianism]


== Gallery ==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
1945bestyear-Machovellianism.png| Credit: u/1945BestYear, [https://www.reddit.com/r/Polcompball/comments/lgjmyp/become_both_the_fox_and_the_lion/ Source]
1945bestyear-Machovellianism.png| Credit: u/1945BestYear, [https://www.reddit.com/r/Polcompball/comments/lgjmyp/become_both_the_fox_and_the_lion/ Source]

Revision as of 11:34, 3 August 2021

Machiavellianism also called (Political) Opportunism or Realism is a type of politics which primarily focuses on acquiring and maintaining political power from a "selfish" standpoint. In a way Machiavellianism can be said to be an ideology focused entirely on the political concept of praxis, that being actions done for political gain.

It is important to note to two things: Firstly that Machiavellianism is not as much the strict believes of Niccolo Machiavelli, but rather the recognition of the realities Machiavelli acknowledged; and secondly that machiavellianism can be found in any and all socio-political systems, be it feudal monarchy, democratic republicanism, corporate capitalism, a marxist-leninist one-party state and even anarchism.

History

Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli more well known as just Niccolo Machiavelli was a Florentian diplomat as well as a writer and a philosopher.

Foundations

TBA

Personality

Machiavellianism is very much... machiavellian in his behaviour. Generally very manipulative in such.

He is known for speaking to crowds in Masks of whatever ideology's rhetoric he is using to get in power.

How to Draw

Coat of Arms of Machiavellianism

Machiavellianism's design is based on the Machiavelli Coat of Arms.

  1. Draw a ball with eyes.
  2. In Blue Draw a Cross on the ball.
  3. Draw 4 needles pointing at the center of the cross.

And you're done!

Relationships

Status Quo ideologies love him, Non-Status Quo hate him. This is true no matter what ideologies those are.

Further Information

Literature

Gaining and Maintaining Power: The Official Reading List

Wikipedia

Videos

Online Communities

Gallery

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