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Published by Encyclopaedia Britannica Pub, Chicago, 1952
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Published by Encyclopaedia Britannica, 1952
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Condition: Very Good. Encyclopaedia Britannica 1952.
Language: English
Published by Encyclopedia Britannica, 1952
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, Hardcover/Pappeinband. Condition: Gut. 439 S. Fresh and clean hardcover volume in good condition. Frischer und sauberer Hardcover-Band in gutem Zustand. Contents: The Spirit of Laws by Montesquieu - Translated by Thomas Nugent, Revised by J. V. Prichard - A Discourse on teh Origin of Inequality - A Discourse on Political Economy - The Social Contract by Rousseau - Translated by G. D. H. Cole Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 450.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the social and political thought of the 18th century, a period when philosophers sought to understand the nature of society and apply scientific methods to improve it. The author focuses on two prominent thinkers of the time, Montesquieu and Rousseau. Montesquieu believed in the enduring influence of natural laws on human behavior and institutions. He explored how climate, geography, and other factors shape laws, customs, and government systems. Rousseau, on the other hand, idealized a state of nature uncorrupted by civilization and argued that inequality and social injustice arose from the establishment of private property. His ideas resonated with the growing sentiment against monarchical rule and paved the way for revolutionary movements. Through an analysis of these philosophers' works, this book provides insights into the origins of modern political thought. It highlights the tension between the belief in universal, unchanging laws and the recognition of the influence of social and historical factors on human affairs. This book remains a valuable resource for understanding the foundations of our political and social systems and the ongoing debates about the relationship between nature and society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
Publication Date: 2025
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LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1900 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 158 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 158 Language: French.