Machiavellianism

== English == === Alternative forms === Machiavelianism Machiavellism === Etymology === From Machiavellian + -ism. === Pronunciation === === Noun === Machiavellianism (countable and uncountable, plural Machiavellianisms) (philosophy, politics) The political philosophy of Machiavelli, especially the realist doctrine which emphasizes the maintenance of the state above ethical concerns. Synonyms: realpolitik, Machiavellism, raison d'etat, realism (countable) A political maneuver that exemplifies the philosophy. Unsavory government politics. (personality psychology) A psychological construct centered on interpersonal manipulation, lack of empathy, cold affect, and indifference to morality. ==== Holonyms ==== (personality psychology): dark triad ==== Translations ==== === Further reading === Machiavellianism (politics) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia Machiavellianism (psychology) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia