The Great Antidote

Henry C. Clark on Montesquieu

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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! 

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