Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 2 of 3) Turgot By: John Morley (1838-1923) |
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In Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 2 of 3), John Morley provides a thorough and insightful analysis of the life and ideas of Turgot, a prominent figure in French political and economic history. Morley's writing is engaging and well-researched, offering a comprehensive look at Turgot's contributions to the Enlightenment era and his impact on French society.
Morley argues that Turgot was a visionary thinker whose ideas on economic reform and social progress were ahead of his time. He explores Turgot's efforts to implement policies that would benefit the common people and promote economic growth, despite facing resistance from the entrenched interests of the nobility and clergy.
Overall, Morley's book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of economics and the Enlightenment period. His analysis of Turgot's life and ideas sheds light on the challenges and opportunities faced by reformers in a time of social and political upheaval. Highly recommended for scholars and general readers alike. by JOHN MORLEY VOL. II. Essay 2: Turgot London MACMILLAN AND CO., LIMITED New York: The MacMillan Company 1905 TURGOT. I. PAGE Birth and family descent 41 His youth at the Sorbonne 47 Intellectual training 52 His college friends: Morellet, and Loménie de Brienne 54 Turgot refused to become an ecclesiastic 56 His revolt against dominant sophisms of the time 60 Letter to Buffon 61 Precocity of his intellect 65 Letter to Madame de Graffigny 65 Illustrates the influence of Locke 69 Views on marriage 72 On the controversy opened by Rousseau 72 Turgot's power of grave suspense 76 II. First Discourse at the Sorbonne 78 Analysis of its contents 80 Criticisms upon it 86 It is one sided 87 And not truly historic 88 Fails to distinguish doctrine from organisation 89 Omits the Christianity of the East 90 And economic conditions 92 The contemporary position of the Church in Europe 93 III... Continue reading book >>
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