The Power of the Sovereign, and the Right of Liberty of Conscience: In Two Discourses, Pronounc'd by Mr. Noodt, at Leyden, When He Was Rector of the ... Feb. 6, 1706; With a Preface and Notes - Softcover
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Excerpt from The Power of the Sovereign, and the Right of Liberty of Conscience: In Two Discourses, Pronounc'd by Mr. Noodt, at Leyden, When He Was Rector of the University, the First on Feb. 9, 1699, the Second, Feb. 6, 1706; With a Preface and Notes
Lord, who difiinguifh between Truth and Arti fice, eafily fee thro' the Diiguife of their exploded Politicks, and defpife thofe mean Genius's, who turn Learning and Reafon, which are the Weapons that are Ven us for the Defence Virtue and Liberty,againfi them, and vainly attempt to defiroy them with their own Arms. Such, My lord, is not the Spirit of our.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the complex relationship between the power of a sovereign and the liberty of the individual. Written in a time when the debate between monarchical and republican ideals was raging, the author explores the philosophical and legal foundations of both sides. The book examines the origins of sovereignty, arguing that it is not inherent but rather a concession from the people themselves in order to secure a more stable and just society. The author goes on to challenge the notion of absolute power, citing examples from Roman history to demonstrate that even the most powerful emperors were not above the laws of their time. The book also grapples with the concept of individual conscience, arguing that religion should not be subject to human authority. It ultimately posits that true liberty resides in the protection of individual rights and privileges, while the sovereign, in turn, must remain accountable to the laws and the good of the governed. This book's insightful exploration of power dynamics and individual rights offers a compelling historical perspective on enduring questions that continue to shape political discourse today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781528095945_0
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