Confucius and Mackiavelli

Confucius was a humanist, unlike Machiavelli. He examined the past and distinguished the good and the bad. He remembered important information that was to be modeled or serve as an example of what should be avoided. Confucius felt that force regulation by law could set limits for people. However, he felt that it was too cruel to inspire their daily exchanges. He felt that the governments needed meaning and motivation, something they could not provide. …

…develop better protection and will be able to afford projects without heavily taxing his citizens. In the end great respect and loyalty will result. Machiavelli felt that men could not contribute anything to their state except what was in their best interests. He felt that a prince should be feared, “act” virtuous, and not have been generous. Yet Confucius strongly believed in love, peace, respect, and philosophy. He placed emphasis on tradition and loving others.