The Power of the Sovereign, and the Right of Liberty of Conscience: In Two Discourses, Pronounc’d by Mr. Noodt, at Leyden, When He Was Rector of the University, the First on Feb. 9, 1699, the Second, - Hardcover

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9780331078015: The Power of the Sovereign, and the Right of Liberty of Conscience: In Two Discourses, Pronounc’d by Mr. Noodt, at Leyden, When He Was Rector of the University, the First on Feb. 9, 1699, the Second,

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Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A clear, thoughtful examination of sovereign power and the limits of conscience.

A pair of early 18th‑century discourses explore how rulers balance authority with the rights of individuals to follow their own beliefs. This edition presents the original arguments alongside a preface and notes that illuminate the debates about government, religion, and liberty.

Two long treatises frame a debate that remains relevant today: What powers does a sovereign truly hold, and where should personal conscience begin to limit or guide that power? The text considers the nature of law, the duties of rulers, and the moral responsibilities that accompany governance. It also asks how civil peace can be preserved when religious and political loyalties collide, and what it means to protect liberties in a diverse society.
What you’ll experience

Clear argumentative threads about sovereignty, obedience, and the rights of citizens.
Discussion of how different laws adapt to different societies and political forms.
Analysis of liberty of conscience as a foundational principle for public life.
Historical context for early modern debates on church and state, monarchy, and civil rights.

Ideal for readers of political philosophy, legal history, and religious liberty, this edition helps readers see how past writers argued for balance between authority and individual conscience.

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