William Godwin Political Justice
William GodwinPolitical JusticeAnarchist philosophyEnlightenment political thoughtRationalism ethics
William Godwin's seminal work, *Enquiry Concerning Political Justice*, is a foundational text of Enlightenment political thought, exploring principles of individual liberty, reason, and the perfectibility of humankind. Often considered a precursor to modern anarchist philosophy, it critiques traditional government and society, advocating for a rational approach to morality and social organization that profoundly influenced subsequent political discourse.