James II’s Political Philosophy
Beastrabban moves on to James II and his views of kingship: “Disturb not the subjects in their property nor conscience… Do as you would be done to.”
Beastrabban moves on to James II and his views of kingship: “Disturb not the subjects in their property nor conscience… Do as you would be done to.”
Aside from the fact that William was funded by the Dutch bankers (and so the authors of many of our present ills), is there a reason we’re reading this? I’m aware the former divine right of kings is being replaced with the divine right of bankers, am I getting anywhere near warm?
I’m putting it up for interest because some people might not be as well-informed as you, Bill, and may be interested in finding out a little about how we got into our current position; the philosophies that underpin the modern state and, thereby, the way modern politicians are betraying those ideas.
Also, nobody’s forcing you to read it!