Leviathan’s Heir. Enlightenment Philosophy and Hereditary Monarchy
Leviathan’s Heir. Enlightenment Philosophy and Hereditary Monarchy
Author(s): Christoph BezemekSubject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, History, Philosophy, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Political Theory, History and theory of political science
Published by: STS Science Centre Ltd
Keywords: Monarchy; Succession; Lineage; Enlightenment;
Summary/Abstract: Hereditary monarchy and enlightenment political theory hardly seem to be reconciled at first glance. And yet, the advantages and disadvantages of monarchical succession according to lineage were a continuous subject of debate between some of the most prominent enlightenment thinkers. Outlining this debate, the paper at hand gives an – even if eclectic – account of a controversy that spans over more than two and a half centuries.
Journal: Journal on European History of Law
- Issue Year: 8/2017
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 30-36
- Page Count: 7
- Language: English
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