SOAN 2111 Lecture 21: SOAN 2111:2 LECTURE WEEK 7
11 Dec 2017
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Iii montesquieu: introduction and background, social science spirit of laws, montesquieu"s classification of society: republic, monarchy, despotism. Nature and types: social phenomena laws cause/effect, conclusions and critique. Iv voltaire: introduction and background, keeping freedom and belief. Charles-louis baron de montesquieu (1689-1755) separation of powers in government. Voltaire (1694-1778) a novelist and outspoken social critic; a figurehead for the philosophes. Jean jacque rousseau (1712-1778) the best political system is one that reflects the general will of the people: unity of reason and observation in the scientific method, what is, but also what is possible. The further a particular person is from nature, the less the influence of climate and geography, more immersed in technology (machines, tools, etc: laws of nature. 3)despotism a)a single person b)governing without established laws. Monarchic state medium size (fewer subjects than is a despot) Broad plains despotic state (b/c greats empires can spread easily) Mountainous regions, barren soil - republic (b/c they are obstacles to leaders_
