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A natureza e o princípio dos regimes na filosofia de Montesquieu
The nature and the principle of the regimes in the philosophy of Montesquieu
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Abstract The present article makes considerations on two essential concepts in the philosophy of Montesquieu: the nature and the principle of the regimes. At first, we demonstrate the types of regimes that exist in Montesquieu's thought. As we have pointed out, Montesquieu presents a typology of regimes diff... view more
The present article makes considerations on two essential concepts in the philosophy of Montesquieu: the nature and the principle of the regimes. At first, we demonstrate the types of regimes that exist in Montesquieu's thought. As we have pointed out, Montesquieu presents a typology of regimes different from that presented by Aristotle. One question we approach is that, for Montesquieu, despotism is considered to be a regime in its own and not a deviation. After dealing with this question, we analyze the concept of nature and principle of regimes. The first term refers to subjects who exercise power as well as the way in which power is exercised. The second term, however, is related to the predominant sentiments of the governed over the regime. Finally, we analyze the nature and principle of each regime.... view less
Keywords
Montesquieu; regime
Classification
Philosophy, Ethics, Religion
Free Keywords
nature and principle
Document language
Portuguese
Publication Year
2017
Page/Pages
p. 371-381
Journal
Griot: Revista de Filosofia, 16 (2017) 2
ISSN
2178-1036
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed