Power and Morality

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Power and Morality in The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli and Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin.
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Power and Morality
  1. 'The Prince' by Niccolo Machiavelli
    1. “Never attempt to win by force what can be won by deception.”
      1. "There is nothing more important than appearing to be religious,"
        1. Context
          1. The book was first written in 1513, given to Lorenzo de' Medici in 1515 and finally published 1532
        2. 'Game of Thrones' by George R.R. Martin
          1. 'Littlefinger', Viserys, Varys, Cersei, Ramsay
            1. Cersei involing the High Sparrow
              1. 'Littlefinger'
                1. Context
                  1. The first book was written in 1991 and series is currently awaiting a 6th instalment. The HBO series first aired in 2011 and the last season will premiere in 2019.
                2. Feigning morality/piety in order to advance own agenda
                  1. Acting in the interests of one's self above all others
                    1. Lies, deceit and betrayal are acceptable in order to maintain power
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