Who wrote the book 'The Spirit of Laws' ?

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The correct answer is Montesquieu.

Key Points

Montesquieu was a French political philosopher known for his influential ideas on governance and politics.
His book "The Spirit of Laws" was published in 1748 and is considered a seminal work in political philosophy.
In the book, he introduced the principle of the separation of powers, which became a foundational concept for modern democratic governance.
Montesquieu's ideas influenced the development of constitutional law and were particularly impactful in shaping the U.S. Constitution.

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Voltaire: Voltaire was a French Enlightenment writer and philosopher known for his advocacy of civil liberties, freedom of speech, and freedom of religion. His works like "Candide" are satirical and critique social norms and injustices.
Rousseau: Jean-Jacques Rousseau was another prominent Enlightenment philosopher whose works, such as "The Social Contract," emphasized the concept of general will and the importance of collective sovereignty in governance.
Thomas Paine: Paine was an English-born American political activist and philosopher famous for his pamphlets like "Common Sense" and "The Rights of Man," which strongly advocated for liberty and independence from oppressive regimes.