Which of the following was a pioneer of realism?

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Niccolo Machiavelli was a pioneer of realism, developing the ideas that rulers should be pragmatic and use whatever means necessary to maintain their power, even if it meant being deceitful, cruel, or brutal. His works, including "The Prince," are considered foundational texts in the development of realism. John Locke, Adam Smith, and John Stuart Mill are associated with other philosophical and economic movements, but not with realism.

Which of the Following Was a Pioneer of Realism