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.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2018-6

Publisher

Kritikos

Language

English

College

Humanities

Department

Philosophy

University Standing at Time of Publication

Assistant Professor

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