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Political Justice and Its Impact on Society, Vol. 2

Political Justice and Its Impact on Society, Vol. 2

By: William Godwin
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In Volume 2 of his groundbreaking work, Enquiry Concerning Political Justice, William Godwin lays the foundation for the concepts of anarchism—long before the term was coined. He provocatively argues that laws are not born from the wisdom of our ancestors but are instead the byproducts of their fears, ambitions, and rivalries. Godwin asserts that the solutions offered by these laws often exacerbate the very problems they aim to address. Join us as we explore these revolutionary ideas, summarized by Peter Kropotkin.Copyright Politics, Philosophy, Religion Philosophy Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences
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  • 053 - Book Viii Chapx Reflections

    053 - Book Viii Chapx Reflections
    Mar 2 2026
    In Volume 2 of his groundbreaking work, Enquiry Concerning Political Justice, William Godwin lays the foundation for the concepts of anarchism—long before the term was coined. He provocatively argues that laws are not born from the wisdom of our ancestors but are instead the byproducts of their fears, ambitions, and rivalries. Godwin asserts that the solutions offered by these laws often exacerbate the very problems they aim to address. Join us as we explore these revolutionary ideas, summarized by Peter Kropotkin.
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    38 mins
  • 052 - Book Viii Chap Ix Objection To This System From The Principle Of Population

    052 - Book Viii Chap Ix Objection To This System From The Principle Of Population
    Mar 1 2026
    In Volume 2 of his groundbreaking work, Enquiry Concerning Political Justice, William Godwin lays the foundation for the concepts of anarchism—long before the term was coined. He provocatively argues that laws are not born from the wisdom of our ancestors but are instead the byproducts of their fears, ambitions, and rivalries. Godwin asserts that the solutions offered by these laws often exacerbate the very problems they aim to address. Join us as we explore these revolutionary ideas, summarized by Peter Kropotkin.
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    22 mins
  • 051 - Book Viii Chap Viii Objection To This System From The Inflexibility Of Its Restrictions

    051 - Book Viii Chap Viii Objection To This System From The Inflexibility Of Its Restrictions
    Feb 28 2026
    In Volume 2 of his groundbreaking work, Enquiry Concerning Political Justice, William Godwin lays the foundation for the concepts of anarchism—long before the term was coined. He provocatively argues that laws are not born from the wisdom of our ancestors but are instead the byproducts of their fears, ambitions, and rivalries. Godwin asserts that the solutions offered by these laws often exacerbate the very problems they aim to address. Join us as we explore these revolutionary ideas, summarized by Peter Kropotkin.
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    28 mins
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