An Enquiry Concerning Political Justice
An Enquiry Concerning Political Justice
William Godwin
David Deutsch
David Deutsch recommended this book in his book "The Beginning of Infinity."
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An Enquiry Concerning Political Justice

An Enquiry Concerning Political Justice

William Godwin
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William Godwin
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In the wake of the tumultuous French Revolution, William Godwin's "An Enquiry Concerning Political Justice" emerges as a seminal treatise, articulating the foundations of philosophical anarchism. Godwin, leveraging the enlightenment's embrace of reason and his own dissenting background, crafts a compelling argument for justice, utility, and the sanctity of individual judgment. His work is a daring critique of established secular and religious authorities, advocating for a society where justice and equality prevail over tyranny and disparity. Through his visionary outlook, Godwin not only anticipates the dissolution of traditional institutions governing property, law, and marriage but also champions the power of reasoned discourse and personal morality over conventional politics. At its core, "An Enquiry Concerning Political Justice" is a profound exploration of the obligations we owe to each other, challenging readers to rethink the essence of duty, governance, and human potential. Godwin's text, first published in 1793, stands as a testament to the enduring quest for a society governed by the principles of reason and equity. His optimistic predictions about the triumph of mind over matter and the eventual transcendence of human frailty encapsulate a radical vision for the future. This edition, which reprints the original text, offers a window into Godwin's evolving philosophical landscape, set against the backdrop of his life's work, making it an indispensable resource for those seeking to understand the roots of political and ethical thought.

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1793
1 Jan
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David Deutsch recommended this book in his book "The Beginning of Infinity."
Whenever government assumes to deliver us from the trouble of thinking for ourselves, the only consequences it produces are those of torpor and imbecility.
— William Godwin, An Enquiry Concerning Political Justice

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