Anthony Ashley Cooper Shaftesbury, known to history as the fourth Earl of Shaftesbury, was one of the most important political philosophers and social reformers of the 18th century. In this volume of selected letters, he lays out his ideas on morality, justice, education, and public service. With its insights into the mind of a fiery and passionate champion of humanitarian causes, this book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of political thought.

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