The Renaissance

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“Opposing Viewpoints: The Renaissance Prince: The Views of Machiavelli and Erasmus”: What does Machiavelli have to say about being loved rather than feared? How do his theories in this regard make his politics modern and distinguish his advice from Greco-Roman notions of good rule? Is Erasmus’ emphasis upon moral leadership reflective of the Middle Ages and the Age of Faith, or is it timeless? Why?