This paper presents clear and specific examples and lessons learned by Machiavelli which greatly impacted his views on life
and religion which garnered him a reputation as a brilliant and well respected philosopher. The writer of this paper contends and proves that Machiavelli was also a religious
humanist by focusing on his impact and involvement in both the political and religious arenas. This paper examines the early roots of humanism and religious humanism which have been traced back to the Renaissance era. This paper defines humanism as a naturalistic view that rejects the supernatural or ideas that cannot be proven by logic or science. This paper examines the views and opinions of Machiavelli who clearly thought things through very much in style associated with the humanistic
philosophy which promotes self thought and reflection, while urging others to think for themselves. Table of Contents: Introduction Niccolo Machiavelli Humanist Machiavelli as a Humanist Conclusion Works Cited