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""The Social & Political Ideas of Some English Thinkers of the Augustan Age A.D. 1650-1750"" is an insightful collection of scholarly lectures that examines the intellectual foundations of British political and social thought during a transformative century. Spanning the period from the mid-17th century to the mid-18th century, this work explores the theories and ideologies that emerged during the English Enlightenment and the subsequent Augustan era. The volume provides a detailed analysis of several influential thinkers, including figures such as Sir Robert Filmer, George Savile, John Locke, and Lord Bolingbroke. By scrutinizing their contributions to the discourse on sovereignty, the social contract, and the nature of governance, the text highlights the shift from traditional monarchical power toward modern constitutional principles. The work serves as a vital bridge for understanding how these historical debates shaped the political landscape of Great Britain and influenced democratic ideals worldwide. Valuable for students of political science, history, and philosophy, this study offers a profound look at the development of political institutions and the philosophical undercurrents of the age. Its rigorous approach and historical context make it a classic resource for those seeking to understand the evolution of Western political philosophy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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