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Canonball
In this podcast we discuss the European literary canon and the history, culture, philosophy, art, and science that surrounds it.
Canonball
Discussing "The Spirit Of The Laws" By Montesquieu
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Season 3
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Episode 85
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In this episode of Canonball we discuss "The Spirit Of The Laws," which was written by Montesquieu and published in 1748.
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Some History Of Aquitaine, The Huguenots, And Montesquieu's Life
General Information About "The Spirit Of The Laws"
Beginning Of Passages – "A Stranger Who Intermeddled In The Assembles Of The People"
Human Society And Violence
In The Absence Of Virtue In Society, What Fills The Void?
The Effect Of Despotism On The Individual
Laws Written According To The People To Be Governed
Government, Virtue, And Music
"The Descent To Vice Is Insensible; But There Is No Reascending To Virtue Without Making The Most Generous Efforts"
"A Swarm Of Informers – Crafty Wicked Men, Who Could Stoop To Any Indignity To Serve The Purposes Of Their Ambition"
The Political Problem Of Wealth And Luxury
Women Under Despotic Governments
Despotism Desolating The Frontier For The Heart Of Empire
Why Despots Do Not Build Castles
Foreign Wars Dividing The Public
Governors Seeking To Weaken The Populace
On Taxes
Double Usury
Roman Laws, Honors, Privileges, And Penalties Encouraging Marriage And Childbearing
"My Business Is Not To Make People Read, But To Make Them Think"
Closing