Beyond Contractual Morality: Ethics, Law, and Literature in Eighteenth-Century France

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Exploring the foundations of liberalism, this book delves into eighteenth-century texts that reveal the complex interplay between political, legal, and moral issues within social contract theory. It examines the contributions of influential thinkers like Rousseau, Voltaire, Sade, and Montesquieu, highlighting how their ideas shaped contemporary debates. The work emphasizes the relevance of historical perspectives in understanding modern challenges related to morality and governance in both public and private spheres.