“War is thus divine in itself, since it is a law of the world. War is divine through its consequences of a supernatural nature which are as much general as particular. War is divine in the mysterious glory that surrounds it and in the no less inexplicable attraction that draws us to it. War is divine by the manner in which it breaks out.”
Quote by Joseph de Maistre
Work
The Generative Principle of Political Constitutions: Studies on Sovereignty, Religion and Enlightenment
The Generative Principle of Political Constitutions is a scholarly work that examines the origins and evolution of political constitutions. It analyzes the role of sovereignty in shaping political structures and the impact of religious beliefs on constitutional development. The book also investigates the contributions of the Enlightenment to the formulation of modern political constitutions, providing a comprehensive understanding of these complex and interconnected themes. more
Author
Joseph de Maistre
Joseph de Maistre was a French philosopher known for his conservative political theories, which had a profound impact on 19th-century European political philosophy. more
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