David Blynov's review of The Liberty of Ancients Compared with that of Moderns (original) (raw)

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The Liberty of Ancients Compared with that of Moderns
by

Benjamin Constant

David Blynov's review

Jan 10, 2020

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bookshelves: social-science

Constant argues that whilst the ancient's collective liberties were a result of warfare, the modern's individual liberties are a result of commerce.

Here is his distinction between the two: "The aim of the ancients was to share social power among the citizens of a single country; thats what they called 'liberty’. The aim of the moderns is to be secure in their private benefits; and 'liberty’ is their name for the guarantees accorded by institutions to these benefits."

Some more quotes:

"Power threatens and wealth rewards; you elude power by deceiving it, but to obtain the favours of wealth you have to serve it"

"Institutions must accomplish the destiny of the human race; they can best achieve their aim if they raise the largest possible number of citizens to the highest moral position."

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January 9, 2020 –Started Reading

January 9, 2020 – Shelved

January 10, 2020 –Finished Reading

July 22, 2021 – Shelved as:social-science