Episode 196
W. B. Allen on Montesquieu's Spirit of the Laws
The New Thinkery · The New Thinkery
April 24, 20241h 2m
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Show Notes
Join the guys this week for a deep dive into Montesquieu's Spirit of the Laws with the insightful W. B. Allen, Professor Emeritus of Political Philosophy at Michigan State University, who has recently released a new critical edition of Montisquieu's best known work. Allen places the timeless relevance of Montesquieu's political philosophy and its impact on modern governance on full display during the discussion. Plus: the lightning round makes a comeback!