Gershom Carmichael was a teacher and writer who played an important role in the Scottish Enlightenment of the 18th century, not least by... Læs mere
"Observations Upon Liberal Education", the first modern edition, arose from a longing for a liberty of mind and tried to lay the groundwork for a society of free, virtuous and educated citizens.
A defense of a civil government guided by moral principles that allow for... Læs mere
Written in response to the revocation of the Edict of Nantes by the French king, Louis XIV, Pufendorf's work on toleration contests the right of the sovereign to control the religion of his subjects, because state and religion pursue wholly different ends.
Assembles newspaper articles, editorials, and records about the debates in Pennsylvania's ratifying convention. In addition to speeches and essays by both... Læs mere
Provides a discussion about the proper roles of the executive and legislative branches in the conduct of American foreign policy.
A collection of essays that examine the political economy of a free society. It aims to clarify basic concepts in the realm of political and economic philosophy, such as property, equality and distributive justice, public goods, unemployment, opportunity costs, and welfare.
Collects articles that delve into the realm of political thought and... Læs mere