Thoughts On Civil Liberty, On Licentiousness And Faction (1765) - John Brown - Bog

Thoughts On Civil Liberty, On Licentiousness And Faction is a book written by John Brown in 1765. The book is a collection of essays and speeches that Brown delivered during his time as a Scottish minister and political activist. The central theme of the book is the importance of civil liberty and the dangers of licentiousness and faction.Brown argues that civil liberty is essential for the well-being of society, and that it should be protected at all costs. He also warns against the dangers of licentiousness, which he defines as the abuse of freedom. According to Brown, licentiousness can lead to moral decay and social disorder, and it must be curtailed by the government.In addition, Brown discusses the problem of faction, which he defines as a group of individuals who are united by a common interest or passion that is separate from the general welfare of society. Brown believes that factions can be dangerous to civil liberty because they can undermine the authority of the government and promote their own interests at the expense of the common good.Overall, Thoughts On Civil Liberty, On Licentiousness And Faction is a thought-provoking book that explores some of the fundamental issues of political philosophy. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of political thought and the development of civil liberties.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.