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Montesquieu

Political philosopher whose views on law and property are invoked.

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First appearance: what is property

Montesquieu shows up with force in § 2: Universal Consent No Justification of Property. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned alongside Grotius and Rousseau as a potential drafter of a consent-based contract.
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  • Broad intellectual and political spectrum
  • Moral and legal authorities

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