Detailed Instructions: In this task you will be given a text passage from a trivia quiz. You should choose the category this question belongs to from these categories: History, Science, Social Science, Fine Arts, Literature. You can only choose one category, so if in doubt, please choose the closest match.
Problem:In one work, this philosopher praised the five virtues of being merciful, faithful, humane, upright, and religious. His name graces the second of the three psychological disorders known as the Dark Triad. This author praised Hannibal's sternness while dismissing Scipio's forbearance, mocking a genre intending to "mirror" the title character. In order to avoid both snares and wolves, this philosopher instructed his audience to be both a lion and a fox in a work often paired with his analysis of republics called Discourses on Livy. For 10 points, name this author who said "It is better to be feared than loved" in an invocation to Lorenzo d'Medici, The Prince.
Solution:
Social Science