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Foundations for a rational view of government In this historical and philosophical work, the author argues that politics should be studied as a science and traces how ideas about government evolved from ancient to modern times. It offers a clear, step-by-step approach to uncovering truth about political power and its limits.
The text frames why earlier thinkers failed to build a complete theory of governance and shows how concepts like liberty, rights, and state structure developed. It then lays out a practical plan: start from the most basic principles and build toward a cohesive view of how governments should be organized to serve the public good. This edition focuses on outlining the core ideas and the logic behind balancing power.
- How politics shifted from divine or mythic foundations to reasoned analysis
- The idea of balancing three Orders of power to prevent tyranny
- How execution, judgment, and alterations shape a constitutional system
Ideal for readers seeking a structured, historical look at political theory and the roots of constitutional thinking.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, published in 1811, is a daring, early study of political science. It's the first to classify key political concepts as either "real" (derived from nature) or "pretended" (created by humans). The author argues that rights like life, property, and free agency are real rights. They originate from nature, not from any human authority. This means that no government can take them away. In contrast, rights like equality, power, and independence from government are pretended rights. They are created by humans for specific purposes, but they do not have the same moral force as real rights. This distinction is crucial because it helps us to understand the limits of government power. Governments can only exist to protect our real rights. They cannot create new rights or take away our natural ones. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the origins of political thought. It provides a clear and concise framework for understanding the complex relationship between government and the individual. 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 réf. du vendeur 9781330381694_0
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