Niccolò Machiavelli

Italian philosopher (1469–1527), known for political realism.

Key Contributions:

• Developed realpolitik.
• Contributed to political philosophy.
• Influenced modern statecraft.

Related Concepts & Works:

• The Prince (core text)
• Hobbes (later influence)
• Politics (power dynamics)
• Realism (political tradition)

Record

Lived: 1469–1527

Tradition: Italian