Hugo de Groot en zijn rechtsphilosophie

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bertens, H.

Language:

Dutch

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Hugo de Groot en zijn rechtsphilosophie" by Dr. H. Bertens is a scholarly publication likely written in the early 20th century. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the legal philosophy of Hugo Grotius, a prominent Dutch philosopher and theologian, renowned for his significant contributions in natural law and the rights of war and peace, primarily through his acclaimed work "De Jure Belli et Pacis". At the start of the text, the author outlines the historical significance of Grotius, highlighting his early life, educational background, and major achievements. Bertens emphasizes Grotius's intellectual prowess, noting his early talents and his quick rise in the academic community, ultimately leading to his influential role as a jurist and thinker. The opening sections serve as a foundation for a deeper discussion of Grotius's principal ideas on natural law and his opposition to the Machiavellian political principles of his time, setting the stage for a critical examination of his renowned work on the law of war and peace. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

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Notes:

Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2004-03-01