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*excellence (in the Greek aretē sense)

*excellence (in the Greek aretē sense)

So the occasional translation as “merit” is an older attempt to capture the sense of proven worth or excellence in action without implying conventional morality. It is not the most common choice today, but it is defensible and reflects the practical, results-oriented core of Machiavelli’s concept. but it can be said to include natural ability, past [[experience]], [[education]], [[morality]] and overall suitability for the position. This question has, however, often been the object of debate, especially for what concerns the importance which is to be given to [[academic]] qualifications."</small></ref> but it can be said to include natural ability, past [[experience]], [[education]], [[morality]] and overall suitability for the position. This question has, however, often been the object of debate, especially for what concerns the importance which is to be given to [[academic]] qualifications.

So the occasional translation as “merit” is an older attempt to capture the sense of proven worth or excellence in action without implying conventional morality. It is not the most common choice today, but it is defensible and reflects the practical, results-oriented core of Machiavelli’s concept."</small></ref> but it can be said to include natural ability, past [[experience]], [[education]], [[morality]] and overall suitability for the position. This question has, however, often been the object of debate, especially for what concerns the importance which is to be given to [[academic]] qualifications.

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