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(The Spirit of Laws, 1750). Montesquieu’s masterpiece is one of the most influential studies in the history of political theory and jurisprudence. Montesquieu envisioned The Spirit of Laws as a major work of law and politics, and he applied himself accordingly to its composition.
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The Spirit of Law (French: De l'esprit des lois, originally spelled De l'esprit des loix), also known in English as The Spirit of [the] Laws, is a treatise on political theory, as well as a pioneering work in comparative law by Montesquieu, published in 1748.
Read or download the first volume of Montesquieu's classic work on political theory and constitutionalism. Learn about his views on climate, separation of powers, and checks and balances.
A classic work of political philosophy and comparative law, The Spirit of Laws explores the diverse forms of government and the rights of nations, political rights, and civil rights. Learn about Montesquieu's influential theory of separation of powers, his examples of republics, monarchies, and despotic regimes, and his concept of political liberty.
several passages in the Spirit of Laws directly levelled against the doctrines of Spinoza; and then he replies to the objections that have been made to those passages, upon which this injurious charge is founded.
Read or download the first volume of Montesquieu's classic work on political theory and constitutionalism. Learn about his views on climate, separation of powers, and checks and balances.
Jul 2, 2024 · Montesquieu, French political philosopher whose principal work, The Spirit of Laws, was a major contribution to political theory. It inspired the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Constitution of the United States. Learn more about Montesquieu’s life and work.
