Great Minds - Montesquieu and the Beginnings of Political Science

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Dr. Michael Sugrue earned his BA at the University of Chicago and PhD at Columbia University.

[seanmimder]

This is my favorite of his I was really sad hearing about him dying recently. Internet still being so young crazy to think what it will be like in 20 years when more greats will pass with an even closer vr influencer society

[jakeanderson]

All of his videos are on point... What a great Mind... we are all blessed to have access to these videos... I never write reviews but this guy is worthy!

[jasoncherry]

I wish I had the opportunity to actually sit through his lectures in person, it would have been an enlightening experience.

[ggeetika]

Intellectual supremacy, eloquence epitome, knowledge inexhaustible; Michael Sugrue, you are loved forever. Thank you 💛

[cheri]

"The People's History of the United States of America, " by late the Professor Howard Zinn.
Professor Gerald Horne's books & lectures, Afro-American history stretches to the Caribbean Islands and Africa.
Thank you, Professor Sugre, RIP 🙏 ❤and Professor Staloff for these for these lectures.
What will happen now in 2024? Empires fall once every 500 years due to powers of greed.

[jasoncherry]

These lectures need to added to the US Library of Congress to save them for future generations enjoy and learn from.

[yeyoreview]

The eloquence, the passion, the organization of thoughts, the charisma, this man is a genius of pedagogy, I listen to him almost every day, like Maquiavelli said, follow those whose shoes fill greatness, so that you shall show some of that greatness, this lectures are awesome intelectual works, I love them.

[armentumhominum]

When people complain about the lack of education availability, I think it speaks more about their ideological dogmatism and/or their lazyness. This is top quality content, elite, and it's free for everybody to watch and learn from.

[Over-Boy]

Can't say I was aware of Montesquieu before this. Thanks for introducing me to him!

[jon_______]

How insanely timely. Thank you legend.

[Book_Review]

Best lectures I have ever found on western political thought ❤

[CharlesAustin]

How profound is Montesquieu ..so influential and deeply wise in his outlook !! Thank for this eye opener Dr Sugrue !!

[DavidB]

Beautiful exposition. Points out the inherent complexity (different from ccmplicated) of governing. Corroborates 2 other major self directed studies I've done in past 20 years. We Americans have, , over the years, have long mistaken "equality under the law" (unachievable in practice) with equality of persons. Cromwellians are again at our gates propelled by quite similar religious traditions.

[steveschramko]

All this raises interesting questions...how has the rise of social media, the decline of literacy and critical thinking skills, the 'dumbing down' of public education, the concentration of wealth, the impoverishment and disenfranchisement of the masses, the growth of mass media etc. affected the playing field in America today ??? Is' democracy' still (on Montesquieu's terms) any longer a viable option for the U.S. today? Are we destined to follow in the footsteps of China and Russia and how many others? What is the future of America ? If you're not thinking about this, well....

[PhilosoFeed]

I truly love this guy's lessons. Incredible.

[omarhassan]

What a great mind. Thanks Dr. Sugrue for your generosity. I am a political Science student and have utilized tremendously from your lectures... Salute you...

[christinemartin]

Another realist who makes sense (along with Burke, Marcus Aurelius, Camus, and a (very) few other philosophers). Terrific in every way!

[screwstontx]

I wish I could have had attended his classes, the things I would change … what an exemplary human being ! Attentively listening from a place far away : )

[Purple_Cat_]

The influence of Montesquieu on the American Republic sure is noteworthy!

[mutabazimichael]

nothing better than watching this after having read "De l'esprit des Lois "(on the spirit of laws ), thanks for the lecture Mr.Sugrue .