Preface
"I have not drawn my principles from my prejudices, but from the nature of things." States the comparative-empirical method.
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From The Spirit of Laws by Montesquieu
Montesquieu announces a new comparative-empirical method seeking the principles underlying the diversity of laws and customs, while addressing the work to enlightened reform.
Preface
If I could but succeed so as to persuade those who command, to increase their knowledge... and those who obey, to find a new pleasure resulting from obedience - I should think myself the most happy of mortals.Read in Books4Free →
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