“False opinions are like false money, struck first of all by guilty men and thereafter circulated by honest people who perpetuate the crime without knowing what they are doing.”
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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