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The Social & Political Ideas of Some Great French Thinkers of the Age of Reason: A Series of Lectures Delivered at King's College, University of Londo
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PhilosophyFrench HistoryGeneral Political Science
ISBN13: 9781025996240
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 258
Weight: 0.81
Height: 0.54 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Social & Political Ideas of Some Great French Thinkers of the Age of Reason is an insightful collection of academic lectures that explores the profound intellectual shifts occurring in 18th-century France. This volume examines the foundational concepts and influential figures of the Enlightenment, a period marked by a radical departure from traditional authority in favor of rational inquiry and secular humanism.
The work provides a detailed analysis of key philosophers such as Montesquieu, Voltaire, Rousseau, and the Encyclopedists, tracing the development of political ideologies that redefined the relationship between the individual and the state. Themes of liberty, equality, and the social contract are thoroughly investigated, highlighting how these French thinkers laid the groundwork for modern democratic theory and the eventual upheaval of the French Revolution. By synthesizing complex social theories with historical context, this collection offers a vital perspective on the evolution of political thought. It remains an essential resource for scholars of history, philosophy, and political science, capturing the spirit of an era that fundamentally reshaped Western civilization.
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