A commentary and review of Montesquieu's spirit of laws [Elektronisk resurs] / prepared for press from the original manuscript, in the hands of the publisher ; to which are annexed Observations on the thirty-first [!] book by the late M. Condorcet ; and, Two letters of Helvetius on the merits of the same work.

• "Montesquieu's political treatise (1752) The Spirit of Laws covers a wide range of topics in politics, law, sociology, and anthropology. Montesquieu advocates constitutionalism and the separation of powers, the abolition of slavery, the preservation of civil liberties and the rule of law, and the idea that political and legal institutions ought to reflect the social and geographical character of each particular community. In the present book, de Tracy brings a scientific approach to explaining the motives, and hence the observed consequences, of various kinds of government styles. He systematically works through many substantial flaws in Montesquieu's work, and delves into Montesquieu's logical gaps. His values of personal liberty, human equality, and intellectual pursuit show through in every chapter. His explanations of economics and how different government organizations do or do not contribute to economic welfare and personal liberty are clever and clear; and he is frank in suggesting that economics as a theoretical subject warrants illumination by others." (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2009 APA, all rights reserved). 

Ämnesord

Political science.  (LCSH)

Politics  (MeSH)

Namn/titel

Montesquieu, Charles de Secondat, baron de, 1689-1755.: Esprit des lois. 

Klassifikation

JC179.M5 (LCC)