Henry Clark on Montesquieu

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Henry Clark with Juliette Sellgren


December 2, 2022
Henry C. Clark, professor at Dartmouth College and director of the Political Economy Project, talks to us today about Montesquieu.

Listen in to learn about his life and the political environment in Europe in the early 18th century, especially in following the death of Louis XIV after a 72-year rule. Learn about Montesquieu’s contributions, such as the idea of separation of powers, and stay a while as Professor Clark talks to us about Montesquieu’s influence on Europe’s political discourse and America’s founding. We also explore the similarities and differences between Montesquieu and Adam Smith!

And don't miss Christy Lynn's Great Antidote EXTRA on this episode, where you'll find even more to explore!



Want to explore more?
Read Montesquieu's The Spirit of the Laws at the Online Library of Liberty.
Explore more in Clark's previous Great Antidote episode on the French and Scottish Enlightenments.
Eat like Montesquieu and Adam Smith. Try your hand at Garbure (Basque cabbage soup) with our recipe in #WhatAdamSmithAte.
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