The Politics of <i>esprit</i> in <i>De l’esprit des lois</i>
The concept of esprit is central to Montesquieu’s political philosophy. This essay investigates Montesquieu’s usage of the term, focusing on his magnum opus, De l’esprit des lois. Montesquieu shows that a multitude of variables in a society, including the laws, commerce, and religion, interact with...
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Firenze University Press
2017-05-01
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| Series: | Diciottesimo Secolo |
| Online Access: | https://oajournals.fupress.net/index.php/ds/article/view/319 |