Machiavellianism
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Machiavellianism
- /ˌmækiəˈvɛliənɪzəm/
noun Machiavellianisms · Machiavelianism · Machiavellism
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The political philosophy of Machiavelli, especially the realist doctrine which emphasizes the maintenance of the state above ethical concerns.
"Machiavellianism is a radical type of political realism that is applied to both domestic and international affairs."
Similar: realpolitik, Machiavellism, raison d'etat, realism
- A political maneuver that exemplifies the philosophy. Unsavory government politics.
- A psychological construct centered on interpersonal manipulation, lack of empathy, cold affect, and indifference to morality. Machiavellianism refers to interpersonal strategies that advocate self-interest, deception, and manipulation, so it would seem inherently related to core psychopathy and narcissism.
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noun ruthless, duplicitous behavior
| Español | maquiavelismo |
|---|---|
| Português | maquiavelismo |
| Français | machiavélisme |
| Italiano | machiavellismo |
| Ελληνικά | μακιαβελισμός makiavelismós |
| Русский | макиавелли́зм makiavellízm |
noun philosophy
| Español | maquiavelismo |
|---|---|
| 한국어 | 마키아벨리즘 makiabellijeum |
| 中文 | 馬基雅維利主義 /马基雅维利主义 Mǎjīyǎwéilì zhǔyì |
| Português | maquiavelismo |
| Français | machiavélisme |
| Deutsch | Machiavellismus |
| Italiano | machiavellismo |
| Ελληνικά | μακιαβελισμός makiavelismós |
| Română | machiavelism |
| Русский | макиавелли́зм makiavellízm |
noun political maneuver
| Español | maquiavelismo |
|---|---|
| Português | maquiavelismo |
| Français | machiavélisme |
| Deutsch | Machiavellismus, Realpolitik |
| Italiano | machiavellismo |
| Ελληνικά | μακιαβελισμός makiavelismós |
| Română | machiavelism |
| Русский | макиавелли́зм makiavellízm |
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