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What does Machiavellian mean

Niccolò Machiavello (1469-1527) was a figure of the Italian Renaissance. He was a capital figure in politics and in one of his books he wrote that "the end justifies the means" (which should be understood in context )though)

Unfortunately, many careless readers interpreted that any evil action can be justified if it is done for a good purpose. And the word "Machiavellian" is often used to describe a crafty, secret or tricky plan.

Who wrote Utopia which described an ideal state where all people were treated equally

Sir Thomas More's 1516 work had the Latin title Libellus vere aureus, nec minus salutaris quam festivus, de optimo rei publicae statu deque nova insula Utopia, which translates roughly into "A Truly Golden Little Book, No Less Beneficial Than Entertaining, of the Best State of a Republic, and of the New Island Utopia".

Mary traveled 200 miles at an average rate of 50 miles per hour how long did it take her

4 hours.

Which of these was a teacher of Alexander the Great

Aristotle was a teacher of Alexander the Great.

Which century saw the greatest period of influence for scholasticism

1200s.

Who is known as the founder of modern political science

Niccolo Machiavelli

What theologian proposed that the mere idea that God existed was proof that God did indeed exist

Saint Anselm.

What system was used in an attempt to address the differences between Christianity and other religions thus promoting the ideal of religious tolerance

Neoplatonism was the system that was used in an attempt to address the differences between Christianity and other religions thus promoting the ideal of religious tolerance.

What philosophy became a bridge that connected early Christian philosophy and Greek philosophy

neoplatism

Which branch of philosophy pertains to the rules of correct reasoning to develop a valid conclusion

logic

Which philosophers traveled from place to place and were considered to be very wise

sophists :)

How long will it take to drive 400 miles

If you drive 65 MPH it will take 6.154 hours.
If you drive 55 MPH it will take 7.273 hours

If Marcus flies from Chicago to Orange County at 560 mph and is in the air for 3 hours how many air miles has he traveled

(560 m/h) x (3 h) = 1,680 miles

Which movement brought the Greek and Roman classics out of the Church monasteries and made them available to the common people

humanism

Which of these was a dominant force in Europe from the eleventh to fifteenth centuries scholasticism humanism or neoplatonism

Scholasticism

Which of these is the best description of term insurance. purchased for a set premium cost with the option of paying in more

purchased for a certain time period with a specific premium cost

What is the story of Saint Augustine Aquinas

There is no such saint. There is a Thomas Aquinas and an Augustine of Hippo but no Saint Augustine Aquinas.

Who was the creator Which system allowed for the discussion of differences between ancient philosophy and theology

God is the creator of all things and he does not need mans opinion .

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