Montesquieu - Discourses, Dissertations, Dialogues on Politics, Science, Religion

The first complete translation of twenty-one texts by Montesquieu, presenting his views on politics, science, economics, and religion.

List of contents

Introduction; A general note on the texts; I. The uses of science; II. The Romans; III. Reflections on national character; IV. Politics and morality; V. Statecraft; VI. Economics and fiscal policy; VII. Defense of the spirit of law; Bibliographical note; Index.

About the author

David W. Carrithers is the Adolph Ochs Professor Emeritus of Government at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.Philip Stewart is the Benjamin E. Powell Professor Emeritus of Romance Studies at Duke University.

Summary

A vital resource for students of the Enlightenment. The volume provides English translations – the first in nearly all cases – of varied and insightful discourses, dissertations, and dialogues elaborating Montesquieu's evolving thinking on a wide variety of topics, many of which will be new and crucial to readers of his more canonical works.

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'This collection of previously untranslated works by Montesquieu is beautifully executed and long overdue. It demonstrates the great sweep of Montesquieu's esprit across topics ranging from modern science to ancient Rome to the politics, morality, and economics of his time. Scholars of Montesquieu and students of the Enlightenment will long be indebted to Carrithers and Stewart for this very fine volume.' Sharon Krause, Brown University

Product details

• Assisted by: David W. Carrithers (Editor and translation), Carrithers David W. (Editor and translation), Philip Stewart (Editor and translation)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.11.2020
• EAN: 9781108794855
• ISBN: 978-1-108-79485-5
• No. of pages: 286
• Series: The Cambridge History of Political Thought
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political theories and the history of ideas; European History, PHILOSOPHY / History & Surveys / Modern, HISTORY / Europe / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / History & Theory, Political science & theory, Political science and theory, Western philosophy: Enlightenment