Lysander Spooner

No Treason (Complete Edition) (eBook, ePUB)

No. 1, No. 2: "The Constitution" & No. 6: "The Constitution of no

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Lysander Spooner's 'No Treason (Complete Edition)' is a seminal work in political philosophy that challenges the legitimacy of the State and advocates for individual freedom. Written in a clear and persuasive style, the book provides a critical analysis of the Constitution, arguing that it does not bind the individual and that allegiance to the government is not morally obligatory. Spooner's arguments are backed by historical evidence and legal reasoning, making the book a compelling read for anyone interested in the principles of liberty and government authority. The book's direct and confrontational tone reflects Spooner's radical views on state power and individual rights, placing it within the context of 19th-century American radicalism and libertarian thought. As a self-taught legal scholar and abolitionist, Spooner's background as a critic of unjust authority and defender of individual sovereignty informs the powerful arguments presented in 'No Treason.' Readers looking to challenge their beliefs about the nature of government and the rights of citizens will find this book thought-provoking and enlightening.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Musaicum Books
• Seitenzahl: 59
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664560872
• Artikelnr.: 58435004

Autorenporträt

Lysander Spooner (1808 – 1887) was an American political philosopher, essayist, pamphlet writer, Unitarian, abolitionist, legal theorist, and entrepreneur of the nineteenth century. He was a strong advocate of the labor movement and severely anti-authoritarian and individualist in his political views. Spooner's most famous writing includes the seminal abolitionist book The Unconstitutionality of Slavery, and No Treason: The Constitution of No Authority which opposed treason charges against secessionists.