He is the principal source of the theory of separation of powers, which is implemented in many constitutions throughout the world. He is also known for doing more than any other author to secure the place of the word despotism in the political lexicon. His anonymously published The Spirit of Law (De l'esprit des lois, 1748) first translated into English (Nugent) in a 1750 edition was received well in both Great Britain and the American colonies, and influenced the Founding Fathers of the United States in drafting the U.S. Constitution.
关键事实
- Born: January 18, 1689 in Château de la Brède, La Brède, Aquitaine, France
- 逝世: 1755
- 领域: Literature
遗产与影响
The influence of Montesquieu extends far beyond their own lifetime. They fundamentally shaped literature and the written word, and their written works and literary innovations remain foundational to this day.
虽然他/她于1755年逝世,但其思想至今仍被全球学者与从业者研究、辩论与发展。
Montesquieu至今仍是France诞生的最受赞誉的头脑之一,是该地区丰厚思想遗产的明证。
France的杰出天才
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