Donald Trump: The American Machiavelli or the Anti-Machiavelli?
Description
This paper is an in-depth analysis of the actions and rhetoric of Donald Trump’s presidency from the perspective of Machiavelli’s most famed work, 'The Prince'. Its premise is born from two articles claiming Donald Trump was either the American Machiavelli or the Anti-Machiavelli, and sets out to find out which title is the most accurate. The end findings suggest that President Trump did not follow enough rules in 'The Prince' to be Machiavellian, but that Trumpism as a political doctrine has the potential grow into a modern day Machiavellianism.
Date Created
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2021-05
Agent
- Author (aut): Sandy, Charlotte Rose
- Thesis director: Simhony, Avital
- Committee member: Lennon, Tara
- Contributor (ctb): Historical, Philosophical & Religious Studies
- Contributor (ctb): School of Politics and Global Studies
- Contributor (ctb): Watts College of Public Service & Community Solut
- Contributor (ctb): Historical, Philosophical & Religious Studies, Sch
- Contributor (ctb): School of Politics and Global Studies
- Contributor (ctb): Barrett, The Honors College