Antiquity as the Source of Modernity

This is a book that contrary to common practice, shows the commonalities of ancient and modern theories of freedom, law, and rational actions. Studying the works of the ancients is necessary to understanding those that follow. Thomas Chaimowicz challenges current trends in research on antiquity in his examination of Montesquieu''s and Burk''s path of inquiry. He focuses on ideas of balance and fre...