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How much do you know about Niccolò Machiavelli?Which statement is most accurate about the modern meaning of the adjective “Machiavellian”?
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It always coincides exactly with Machiavelli's real thought
It is a term used only in biology
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He tends to simplify his work, reducing it to cynicism and manipulation.Correct
“Machiavellian” in common usage is usually reductive; His work is broader and more complex (republic, institutions, conflict, etc.).