Machiavelli's 'The Prince': Summary & Analysis

[@omraizada8521]

The best explanation of 'The Prince' on youtube

[@DrAidan]

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Never have I watched something this much composed and well-documented on such a mutli-dimensional topic-- great work ! Thank you

[@DrAidan]

That is a very kind thing to say. Thank you very much. I’m very pleased that you enjoyed the video and thank you for taking the time to comment.

[@DJK-cq2uy]

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[@neetikarautela7710]

I have never commented on any video on KZbin but your presentation compels me to do so. You've done a really great job with the explanation of The Prince. I truly appreciate your efforts. Helpful. Also, your voice is impressive. Bless you.

[@DrAidan]

That is very kind of you to say and I really appreciate your comments. I’m very pleased that you enjoyed watching. Thank you.

[@xtreme813]

Great summary.

[@sotonyedagogojack5725]

Bless you too

[@boeitnie1185]

the fact that it's teachings still have resonance and relevance today is also a testimony to Machiavelli's wisdom because there is A LOT of truth to what he says. people intrinsically think the world is full of good, nice people but that's just their own ignorance making them not see beyond the facade of a couple of nice words and a smile

[@carlo6912]

This book is unfortunately spot on. I was very naive when I started my corporate career 30 years ago but soon learned how backstabbing and dishonest most people are. Truly disgusting and shameful.

[@faneeee3716]

Everything is a power play

[@DJK-cq2uy]

Yes...50 % of "people " are lower than maggots

[@BingeThinker1814]

It's hugely outdated compared to modern psychology, if you're using it to make realistic assessments of human nature tho. Useful book for philosophical inspiration, but don't take it seriously as science

[@theswagger5386]

@@BingeThinker1814How is it outdated? Genuinely curious

[@sad_wrangler8515]

His book changed my mind. One part of me will always be drawn to the ideals of the Übermensch from Nietzsche, striving to be one against temptation and honor. However, I learned that you can be an idealist in our time, but one important rule is that people with no morals deserve no moral consideration, and it is better to strike first.

[@jessrosefawkes2721]

I’ve never read the prince. So I enjoyed watching this video, after watching your upload I’ve finally decided to actually order the book and read it this summer. So Thank you xxx

[@DrAidan]

That's great to hear.

[@LouielamsonTranNguyen]

Reading Niccolò Machiavelli's book 'The Prince' allows us to explore the intersection between his timeless insights and the dynamics of human society throughout history. Thanks for sharing video.

[@EnzoBlackburn]

The best explanation of 'The Prince' on youtube. Such an amazing presentation, visuals, and explanation!.

[@DrAidan]

Thank you - I'm very glad to hear that you enjoyed the video.

[@peterbellini6102]

Good job. As Machiavelli allegedly said "'The reason Man does not learn from History is because History changes, but Man does not".

[@ymmijchen9310]

Omg this hits so hard

[@peterbellini6102]

@@ymmijchen9310 So hard, so true

[@nitinmittal213]

It is also the reason why history repeats itself

[@shantishanti1949]

Happening in Israel/Palestine right now - history repeating - in the reverse and horrifically so. Marcus Aurelius said the greatest revenge is to not be like them.

[@peterbellini6102]

@@shantishanti1949 Kudos on Aurelius; the necessary, but unspoken truth, if you CAN NOT be like them.

[@LouielamsonTranNguyen]

Absolutely 'The Prince' by Niccolo Machiavelli and its influence on political philosophy have had a significant impact on human society throughout history.

[@milesworkshop7159]

That was one of the best reviews on a book, with such amazing commentary, that I have ever seen. Dr. Aidan, this was the first video I have ever watched from your channel, but if the quality is this profound in every video than you have found yourself another true follower.

[@DrAidan]

@@milesworkshop7159 that is very kind of you to say. Thank you. I’m very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the videos and hope that you also enjoy some of the others I have posted. Thanks again.

[@BasilBabar1]

Excellent illustration! Perhaps, one of the most meaningful videos. Everything was placed elegantly!

[@DrAidan]

Wow, thanks for the kind words!

[@sashikalasjain8393]

Very well articulated. Every important aspect of the book in its original sense is put across in a perfect manner. Keep up the great work. Simply in love with Machiavelli and his book the prince especially after watching your video. He is truly the “Galileo of politics”. A Fine Realist ,way ahead of his times.

[@DrAidan]

That's wonderful to hear. Thank you for letting me know.

[@vladislavbondarenko5458]

Such an amazing presentation, visuals, and explanation!

[@DrAidan]

That’s very kind of you. Thank you. I’m pleased that you enjoyed it.

[@IIDeoL]

Amazing. And the Black Swan referece poppin in when 'unexpected events' is mentioned is a very nice touch

[@DrAidan]

That’s very kind of you to say: thank you. I’m pleased you enjoyed it and thanks for taking the time to comment. Much appreciated.

[@YA-do2ol]

Taking a class called political values and ideas and we are reading this book. This video helped so much with getting me to understand what I was actually reading. Thanks:)

[@DrAidan]

Very glad to hear that!

[@xhagast]

All you need to understand human nature, politics and psychology is in Machiavelli's The Prince and Commentaries.

[@MiasDad-ds2iv]

Just subscribed. What an amazing channel!! Really well made, well condensed video. Looking forward to binging the entire collection...

[@DrAidan]

That's great to hear - thank you for letting me know.

[@RenataCantore]

Thank you for clearly explaining these concepts. I can see how Macchiavelli's writings have been the role model for leaders throughout history.

[@DrAidan]

That's great to hear, thank you.

[@you-know-who9023]

Thank you for a great analysis and summary. I read Nic Mac's works years ago and found this to be a great refresher. It was good to point Mac was looking for a job which explains his fawning. I think it is also helpful if readers also keep in mind that Mac was working with what he knew which allows for optimism when we interpret it for our times. Many like to say that Stalin was being Machievellian with Roosevelt at Yalta and only Churchill daw through Stalin. May also be good for people to comsider whether or not FDR was actually fully aware. After all while Stalin would be FLATTERED to believe he was Machiavellian his regime and its descendants only was died a slow death over 45 years.

[@DrAidan]

Very glad to hear that it was useful.

[@derinscarlat716]

wow, we briefly learned of the term "machiavellian" when studying iago in othello, but I didn't realise there was so much to it! this is really interesting stuff

[@DrAidan]

That’s very kind of you to say and I’m glad that you enjoyed it.

[@astrid703]

Listening to you outline The Prince reminded me of Dune and the machiavellian characters inhabiting it, both the "good" and the "bad." The Baron sends the Beast Rabban to subdue Arrakis and inspire fear, with the goal of replacing him with Feyd-Rautha, who will be seen as their rescuer. The Duke always strives to appear good, while scheming behind the scenes. He even copies the fox by seeing the trap laid for him by the Emperor. And Paul uses religion to manipulate the masses and does not shy away from violence and cruelty.

[@AlexandrinoInve]

One of the best videos about the prince. Well done.

[@DrAidan]

Thank you!

[@gargoylestories]

Great video. What a great analysis. Thanks for making this video.

[@DrAidan]

Very pleased to hear that, thanks for letting me know.

[@nikolaifrasertarte]

Firstly, thank you for compiling such a digestible summary and analysis of The Prince. Seriously, as a uni student with a sub-par lecturer, thank you. The only point I wanted to make is that (and I could be wrong and it's hardly a relevant point) The Prince was dedicated to Lorenzo de Medici, not Guiliano. Anyways, that's the only correction I had. Thank you for your amazing content!

[@DrAidan]

Thanks for the kind words! Glad it was helpful.

[@alfreds.3023]

very well done. excellent explanations. you nailed it. need more like this!

[@DrAidan]

Very glad to hear that - I am working on some new videos like this, so expect to see them in the coming months.

[@MotivatoryFinance]

Thank you very much good Sir for such superb content. Liked and subscribed!

[@DrAidan]

That's brilliant to hear - thank you for the support!

[@mr.constitution]

This was really well done. Very informative and the music I found very calming lol

[@DrAidan]

@@mr.constitution that’s very kind of you to say. Thank you. I’m pleased you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching.

[@stefangabor5985]

You really got me interested in the book; I got to read it.

[@DrAidan]

I’m really pleased to hear that. I hope you enjoy The Prince when you read it, and thank you for your kind words.

[@vedastekambanda6697]

Clear , useful & down to earth summary - thank you.

[@DrAidan]

Thank you very much. That’s kind of you to say. I’m pleased you liked it.

[@ericm7564]

Wow! Very relevant to business and high corporate life, i read the Prince and other books later after i got scammed in an M&A deal, but having learnt i fought back like hell. This summary is absolutely amazing. Basically those who win are often cleverly ruthless 😆.

[@DrAidan]

Definitely! Thanks for the kind words.

[@vickpena5265]

8th grade students thnk you for your well presented video.

[@DrAidan]

Thank you for tour very kind words. I’m pleased that you and they found it useful.

[@chic11000]

I think this video deserves more likes.

[@DrAidan]

That’s very kind of you to say. Thank you and I’m very pleased that you enjoyed it.

[@kashishjaveri]

really nice summary!

[@DrAidan]

Thank you.

[@samueljohnson6416]

Thank you very much. Very succinct and concise. Well done.

[@DrAidan]

Thank you - glad it was helpful.

[@lcmiracle]

Thank you. I have read The Prince over a summer but unfortunately the examples he had given in the books and the wordings he had used to do so were too archaic for me to properly place them into a modern-day context I can properly reason with. I'm especially thankful for the walk-through of Cesare's case. As I grow older and more jaded, I must confess those text from the book all those years ago appears more and more poignant, as the nature of men reveals in full to me, and that Machiavelli's reading of people being correct is the foundation of his achievements in the past.

[@Michelle-y3i]

Great summary. Great voice. Thanks!

[@xhagast]

The Prince teaches that people are bad. But also teaches to rule well and with justice.

[@Breakbeats92.5]

It is important that we see the world not as it should be, but as it is. I could have saved myself a boatload of frustration and disappointment had I heard that earlier in life.

[@Uswesi1527]

In conclusion, Machiavelli principles are , definitely , based on : Deceive ( anybody, regardless) , divide, destroy, and then , firmly, rule .

[@gean2505]

You deserve more dude. I definitely will subscribe

[@DrAidan]

That’s very kind of you to say: thank you. Glad you enjoyed the video and thank you also for subscribing.

[@harrykekgmail]

thank you. your efforts are consumed with gusto.

[@stevenguevara2184]

Like "Art Of War". Its a short read, concise. Jam packed with wisdom. Absolutely everyone should read it

[@jessrosefawkes2721]

I couldent agree more! I’ve read art of war but I haven’t actually read the prince yet, but after watching this video I’m defo guna read it this summer lol xx

[@elixir_jx]

Thank you so much! I appreciate this video a lot!

[@DrAidan]

That's great to hear. Thanks for letting me know.

[@richardque1036]

His writing is relevant today, during yalta conference,roosevelt completely out manuever by stalin,roosevelt completely naive about the soviet position, this despite the warning by churchill,whom he never trust stalin,while stalin was an out and out machiavellian.by the time roosevelt realized he been duped by stalin,it was to late.

[@ebrahimmohamed1273]

Great rendition well presented. Now I know where the rot in the swamp of existential world politics originate from.

[@shrek.2.on.dvd.]

i owe this video my life

[@bie3256]

Can I share it into facebook .. this must be understand by many

[@DrAidan]

Of course: I’m very happy for you to share a link on Facebook. Thank you. I’m pleased you found it interesting.

[@ericabirton5869]

Very Well explained! And so Very True about human nature.

[@DrAidan]

Thank you.

[@markstafford4015]

Very well done !!!

[@mdarshadurrahman9940]

Can you please tell me the name of the background music in this video?

[@daniellemclean8052]

so good! whats the song?

[@michael_deogratius7654]

Nice summary

[@DrAidan]

Thank you - I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@Sayplatypus]

Just read this today……Summary- -It’s harder to be a new prince. -Be a foxlion. -Be kinda feared, kinda loved and not hated. -You can emulate previous success but it’s subjective to circumstances.

[@Cramhead43]

I do agree with a lot of principles in The Prince. I’d like to add a corollary though, Call it “The Dauphin” instead. It’s from the French for prince, but it’s different insomuch that it creates a more powerful visual representation. Being aware of how great it is to breathe when you get the time to breathe above the waves/dumpster-fire of day-to-day life. Crush the enemies up front JUST the once to set an example and soon thereafter lay forth the crucial game plan according to the crystal dauphin. Selective cruelty is troublesome as a concept for me, but I understand that it is better to be respected. As a byproduct if a dauphin shows heistency in the wrong moments it will lead to problems. Property more then people sounds right, the public are quite fickle. If ye can make your word deep and valuable then respect can be earned through actions and words. People judging by eyes is fair, as they’re the gateway to the heart/spirit. Typically resolutions of issues is critical chess; Appear compassionate and build integrity, but become Richard the Lionheart to inspire with fear and rhetoric.

[@michaelpearse5603]

Yep. This gets it right! Thank you!

[@redwizxrd]

I appreciate the acknowledgement of the misogynistic metaphor used for Fortune

[@hiei29]

Love hearing your voice. Very soothing even if you're discussing murder 😊

[@DrAidan]

Very glad to hear that, thank you.

[@helenorgarycrevonis2022]

The book everyone must read and understand, the points were true than and same is true now.

[@iamteamthinkbig]

This book is so spot on.

[@ChinezeDavina]

Thanks 😊

[@DrAidan]

@@ChinezeDavina I’m glad you liked the video. Thank you for watching.

[@mitchycool92]

16:10 damn dude, the quote right there is super based.

[@ernestojoseemmanuelquevedo5829]

So Machiavelli was a realist and a fortolding guy so he can achieve the best strategy to be a ruler so why do people think bad of him so much?

[@archivechannel839]

how do you edit these videos?

[@DrAidan]

@@archivechannel839 I use Adobe’s After Effects.

[@DariusExplains]

Perception and Deception

[@SimbaBadravasha6434]

Awesome

[@TheSpaceflightGuy]

What is the background music?

[@KomalSingh-cm8gc]

We need more books like "The prince" that potrays different facets of real world.

[@familiaworld1185]

The art of war

[@noobnoob5072]

You can start by reading books by Chanakya. Machiavelli is nothing compared to this dude. Honestly It baffled that he's not more known.

[@JR01123]

"The weak are meat, and the strong do eat"...

[@dparis2172]

“Is there some truth to what Machiavelli says about humanity?” Indeed, it is nigh irrefutable.

[@Uswesi1527]

Undoubtedly, but, definitely, Machiavelli derived his conclusions from actual studies and analysis of how Italy’s rulers ,firmly , controlled the country, and stayed in power for a long time.

[@lovelyb3903]

What are some of the things that he did that you didn’t agree with?

[@futuristicavenger]

This video is the best explanation of the prince .hands off to your efforts 👌 👌 👌

[@DrAidan]

That's fantastic to hear. Thank you.

[@Breeze-gd8wj]

I'm sorry but I'm not able to focus with the loud music in the background

[@jayalta9851]

Thanks

[@fotisvon9943]

it is a worldy way to live

[@Jamhael1]

But we live in the world, so we are inescapably bound to such rules.

[@navenrim9621]

I watched this video 2 times, I slept both times. Let's see this time 😄

[@vitorfreitas1682]

He wrote the book for Giuliano’s kin Lorenzo II, no?

[@augustogiron9892]

No music in the back. Hard to follow

[@DrAidan]

Will keep that in mind in future videos.

[@asmrnaturecat984]

Music is ok, just need to tone it down a bit

[@gracetuliszewski9033]

❤thank you

[@alohaandchillohana]

Nice voice. I was raised by war lords. This is was given to me to read in 2nd grade lol.

[@margotshields5658]

What translation is this from?

[@jensphiliphohmann1876]

It should be mentioned that Macchiavelli didn't like princes but rather a republic like the old Roman one.

[@christophersnedeker]

Some is decent practical advise, but more practical is this: what profit a man if he gain the whole world but loose his own soul?

[@lauriew3517]

The people of this world are wiser than the people who have the Light

[@LazlosPlane]

I feel I've just explored the mind of Vito Corleone.

[@Bozojimmy]

The world was and still governed by fear and greed !

[@joslynaarons6885]

It will never cease!

[@beberivera7011]

i genuinely wonder what happpened in Niccolo's life that made him thisi cynical and accurate?

[@lauriew3517]

Living in the middle ages

[@Genuinelycuri0us]

this is so great. thank you. I've always found Trump to be Machiavellian, and I think even more so now.

[@DrAidan]

That’s kind of you to say: thank you. I’m very pleased that you found it interesting.

[@dr.derekrobinson1920]

Agreed, Trump is pretty based. I'm definitely voting for him this next go-around

[@jimdiedrick8853]

No one is flawless but Trump gets an A for his Machiavellian dealings with Putin, Kim Jong-un and in the Middle East. But he gets an F in his ability to surround himself with wise leaders.

[@Genuinelycuri0us]

@@jimdiedrick8853 I hear you.. but I think he directs his “Machiavellianess” towards his own government and people. He definitely played hardball with the Asian leaders, but curious how he was like that towards Putin? I feel like he was fairly respectful towards him, and dare I say friendly haha

[@jimdiedrick8853]

@@Genuinelycuri0us Appearing friendly toward those who you negotiate with is a winning strategy. Trump was criticized in the media for his friendly attitude toward both Putin and Kim Jung-un. But most of them don't appear to clever enough to understand the strategy. I think that Machiavelli approve of the idea of complementing Putin and then applying sanctions to Russia and selling missiles to the Ukrainians and would consider it a clever strategy. It seems to have worked better than his successor's strategy of insulting Putin and then attempting negotiate.

[@michellemccarthy7836]

Mazing kudus we are one 💖💯👑🙏💗💕🥰

[@evancematanda]

This guy is the true definition of a legend 🎉

[@bambamof5606]

The book is the truth and I understand after being nice.

[@knighthawk2062]

Bro what did I just watch?! Lol this game looks awesome!

[@marcus716]

Is what he is saying true though

[@johnhigson6206]

Why on earth is there tinkle music in the background. Everything is become an entertainment.

[@vladvlog9677]

Excellent summary. One comment though about ‘sexism’ and ‘misogyny.’ If he is this, then you need to provide reason and argument and not assume as self evident; because, contrarily, if he saw it as so, then it was self evident to him that women are fickle and submissive by nature. And many would still agree to this. Leave labelling, use of buzzwords and social propaganda to forums that target herd thinking.

[@daxdowding727]

Guiliano was never the leader of Florence - it was his brother Lorenzo the Magnificent....

[@jimdiedrick8853]

You have the wrong Giuliano in mind. This one was born in 1479, the one that you are thinking about was born in 1453 and was murdered young.

[@laman012]

The crux is this: If you desire to bring about a positive change, but are virtuous and fair, someone with less scruples will come along and dislodge you, leading to the rule of a tyrant. If you want to enact your virtuous ideals, you will have to use non-virtuous means in order to survive. See the world and humans as they are, not as you wish them to be.

[@novaplaya]

you can still be deceived , lied to, and even see death before your own eyes, if you are a loved human. Either way you lose. Watch The GodFather. He was always so nice to everyone and very well known, powerful, and loved. However he still got shot and death.

[@makesense3199]

Lol if his alive today he'd be surprised to know that all politicians are like that

[@vcab6875]

Baltasar Gracian wrote “Pocket Mirror for Heros”. Far better guide for overachievers.

[@Toklat]

Who?????

[@vcab6875]

@@Toklat he is not for you

[@Toklat]

@@vcab6875 maybe you mean baltazar????

[@vcab6875]

​@@Toklat Baltasar is the Spanish spelling.

[@mjfitzwater2915]

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