esire to better themselves, individuality and an intrigue for historical foundation – both religious and philosophical views Is happy through ignorance to be slotted into a structure not unlike that of a communist country and live a humble life with little reward – other than survival.To determine whether Machiavelli’s argument is more convincing it is not a difficult task. All we need to is look at the potential for success in both political theories. From a modern perspective I believe Machiavelli’s The Prince can be best put into practise and the outcome to the people under it’s rule would solely rest on the morality of the ruler-he sets out the guidelines to be implemented however distorted the interpretation the actual process can be followed in today’s society. A bad example due to excess of evil within the leader would be that of Hitler’s Third Reich dictatorship. Although undoubtedly negative the process is more convincing an argument because the results can be achieved. But Plato’s Utopia traces could only be seen in ancient times such as Ancient Egypt and Inca societies. Because today’s people and people in general are have self worth, desires, ambition, EMOTION and COGNITIVE processes that instil in us the innate need to question and reason, feel, express our passions, fears, hopes, dreams and disappointments. We are individuals and need the room to grow and learn. Plato’s Utopia suppresses the individual from feeling or wanting and assumes that like animals in a herd we will follow suit....
