The Six Bookes of a Commonweale (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Jean Bodin

9780259226239: The Six Bookes of a Commonweale (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 : 0259226238 ISBN 13 : 9780259226239

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Explore how a well-ordered commonwealth balances power, trade, and virtue to sustain society.

This edition presents Bodin’s examination of how rulers, citizens, and their trades shape a stable state. It discusses the duties of different social ranks, the role of law, and how practical arts—from farming to crafts—support civic life. The text also explores how ideas of justice and harmony guide governance and public welfare.

From the premise that unity, order, and virtuous conduct sustain the commonweal, the author contrasts different kinds of work and their social value. It frames governance as a harmonic craft, where the fit between matter, form, and moral purpose matters as much as rules and power. Readers will encounter a historical perspective on economics, public duty, and political philosophy.

- How trades and professions contribute to civic life and social order
- The relationship between law, virtue, and governance
- The idea of harmony guiding political and social arrangements
- Reflections on the value and limits of different arts in public life

Ideal for readers of political theory, history, and early modern ideas about how societies organize themselves for common good.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 0259226238
ISBN 13: 9780259226239
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Nombre de pages: 814
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The Six Bookes of a Commonweale (Classic Reprint)

Jean Bodin

Edit� par Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10 : 0259226238 ISBN 13 : 9780259226239

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the nature of commonwealths, exploring their structures, purposes, and the ideal forms they might take. The author engages with classical and historical examples, referencing figures like Plato, Aristotle, and Cicero, to examine how societies have grappled with questions of governance, justice, and the pursuit of the "good life" throughout history. Central to the discussion is the concept of family as the foundational unit of a commonwealth. The author dissects the dynamics of power and obedience within families, drawing parallels to the larger political sphere. Themes of natural law, virtue, and the balance between individual desires and the common good are interwoven throughout the text. The author considers various models of commonwealths, from small, tightly-knit communities to expansive empires, analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of each. Ultimately, this book challenges readers to contemplate the essence of a just and flourishing society, leaving them with enduring insights into the complexities of human governance and the pursuit of collective happiness. 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. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9780259226239_0

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