Not so Virtuous Republics: Montesquieu, Venice, and the Theory of Aristocratic Republicanism

Not so Virtuous Republics: Montesquieu, Venice, and the Theory of Aristocratic Republicanism

It is completely appropriate to bestow upon Charles de Montesquieu's theory of aristocratic republicanism the attention it deserves. His view of the aristocratic republic as different from the democratic republic is discussed.

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of the history of ideas 1991-04, Vol.52 (2), p.245-268
1. Verfasser: Carrithers, David W.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
18th century
Aristocracy
Democracy
Despotism
Historical studies (History of philosophy. History of ideas)
History
Magistrates
Monarchy
Montesquieu, Charles de (1689-1755)
Nobility
Philosophy
Political philosophy
Politics
Republicanism
Ruling class
Social classes
Upper houses
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Zusammenfassung:It is completely appropriate to bestow upon Charles de Montesquieu's theory of aristocratic republicanism the attention it deserves. His view of the aristocratic republic as different from the democratic republic is discussed.
ISSN:0022-5037
1086-3222
DOI:10.2307/2709527