Answer to Question #185076 in Political Science for Rearabetswe Maleka

Question

To which philosopher can the following political idea be attributed? Indicate the correct 

option. 

Power is an end in itself and the modern state should concern itself with the acquisition and 

expansion of power through any means including force and deception. 

1. Karl Marx 

2. Niccolo Machiavelli 

3. Thomas Hobbes 

4. John Locke 

Answer 1

Niccolo Machiavelli