The Western Tradition — Season 1, Episode 32: Absolutism and the Social Contract
Documentary • 30 min • 1 season, 52 episodes • ★ 7.0/10
Episode synopsis
Arguments about the legitimate source of political power centered on divine right versus natural law.
About The Western Tradition
Covering the ancient world through the age of technology, this illustrated lecture by Eugen Weber presents a tapestry of political and social events woven with many strands — religion, industry, agriculture, demography, government, economics, and art. A visual feast of over 2,700 images from the Metropolitan Museum of Art portrays key events that shaped the development of Western thought, culture, and tradition.