Isbn: 9781334451546 - the library of original sources, vol. 7: the ideas that have influenced civilization, in the original documents, translated; university edition (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the evolution of political philosophy from the English Civil War through the American and French Revolutions. It begins by examining the ideas of Thomas Hobbes, who argued that individuals should surrender their natural rights to a sovereign in order to secure peace and order. John Locke, on the other hand, believed that individuals possess inherent rights that cannot be alienated, including the rights to life, liberty, and property. These ideas laid the foundation for the development of constitutional government and the concept of popular sovereignty. The author also discusses the work of Montesquieu, who advocated for the separation of powers as a means of protecting individual liberty. Jean-Jacques Rousseau's writings on the social contract and the general will further developed these concepts, arguing that legitimate authority must be based on the consent of the governed. These ideas had a profound impact on the development of political thought and institutions, and continue to resonate in debates about the nature of government and the rights of individuals. 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.…