The Spirit of the Laws

Name: The Spirit of the Laws
Author: Charles-Louis de Secondat Montesquieu

by Charles-Louis de Secondat Montesquieu

Political theory: laws derive from geography, climate, and cultural conditions

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Charles-Louis de Secondat Montesquieu

French political philosopher whose Spirit of the Laws developed the theory of separation of powers that became the basis for constitutional government in America and France. His Persian Letters offered an outsider's satirical view of French society. He is the founder of comparative sociology.

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