Glossary for Lessons 1-9

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Key terms used in lessons 1-9
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Machiavelli

Sixteenth century author who wrote The Prince. Known for arguing that "the end justifies the means."

Metaphor

A figure of speech in which a word or phrase represents something else.

Moral Law

Aspect of the law that gives general ethical principles, often identified with the Ten Commandments.

Motive

There are two senses of the term: 1) a purpose or goal for an action, or 2) an inward cause of an action. As a cause, it is an inward disposition that moves us to action.