Title
Risks for Angels: Doubts About Political Resistance in Montaigne and Hume
Keywords
Montaigne, Hume, Political Resistance, Philosophy
Abstract
Nothing seems more natural, right and worthy of moral commendation than a determination to action in the face of injustice and oppression. Contrary to this judgment, however, some conservative philosophers question the merit of such action in almost all cases. Michel de Montaigne, for instance, states:
Original Publication Citation
“Risks for Angels: Doubts about Political Resistance in Montaigne and Hume.” Kritikos Volume 15 (Summer 2018), ISSN 1552-5112.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Mower, Gordon, "Risks for Angels: Doubts About Political Resistance in Montaigne and Hume" (2018). Philosophy Faculty Publications. 8.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/philosophy_facpub/8
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2018-6
Publisher
Kritikos
Language
English
College
Humanities
Department
Philosophy