Read Machiavelli The Prince, Wiser Chapter 6, Cicero Powerpoint. What does Machiavelli assume about the ethical nature of human beings? How do these assumptions relate to political life and the duties of the prince? Ideas/Questions for specific topics to think about: What does Machiavelli mean by virt? Does Machiavellis political theory amoral? Is there a moral imperative in the economy of violence? Does Machiavelli overestimate the evil in human nature? Is Machiavellis political theory inconsistent with that of Plato and Cicero? Is idealistic morality a mere abstraction? Why does Machiavelli think that morality must be historically based? I have attached the essay requirements.