06520. MACHIAVELLI'S POLITICAL THOUGHT AND ETHICAL THEORY. The ideas of the Italian political philosopher are considered in this study of ethical theory; Machiavelli is seen as being less an amoralist than an advocate of pragmatic politics, rejecting the traditional view of morality and promoting an ethic of results. 13 pages, 16 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources. includes 2 pages outline.