"How men actually behave is so far removed from how we ought to behave" can sum up the political philosophy of which political theorist?
A)Thomas Hobbes
B)Thucydides
C)Plato
D)Aristotle
E)Machiavelli

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This statement encapsulates the political philosophy of Niccolò Machiavelli, who emphasized the reality of political power and human nature over idealistic views on how rulers should behave. His work, particularly "The Prince," suggests that the effective exercise of power often requires actions that are not aligned with traditional moral values.

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