On Machiavelli's Regime Theory

Machiavelli as a pioneer of the new system of the thesis has been affirmed more and more scholars, He opened new traditions that make state as center of political theory. His regime theory is the starting point to understand her thought. Machiavelli between tradition and modernity, so, Transition is characteristic of his theory. This article focused on this transition, by comparing classical and modern political science in political science to draw the political thought of Machiavelli.In traditional political science, which constitute is a good regime is the core of theory. From Plato's ideal state to Aristotle's trichotomy and Polybius's mixed constitutional theory, regime is at the core. Machiavelli would be to follow Rome divided regime into the Republic and monarchy, through the standard form of government from constancy to good replacement, making the core issue of regime no longer cycle of regime, but a lasting. Machiavelli believes that a lasting regime is connected with the fortune and virtú. Machiavelli focus the fortune and virtú, believe the regime to change is use of virtúagainst fortune, the significance of classification regime weakened.The new regime of Machiavelli is a mixed regime. This regime be completed by the two segments: the first link is to start alone, but this marks the beginning can become a great man, but also can become a tyrant; second, it must pass a double guarantee to complete - the establishment of laws and the end of the power of one person only. These two links will be integrated Republican and dictatorship, this regime established by virtúof the fortune constantly improve the innovation. This can lead to a ultimate perfect republic.