William Godwin Bücher

Caleb Williams, ein einfacher Bauernsohn, erhält nach dem Tod seines Vaters die Chance, als Sekretär für den angesehenen Gutsherren Ferdinando Falkland zu arbeiten. Caleb ist außergewöhnlich belesen, feinsinnig und hat eine vielversprechende Zukunft vor sich. Doch seine Wissbegierde führt dazu, dass er eines Tages das Geheimnis seines Herren lüftet. Von nun an ist Caleb seines Lebens nicht mehr sicher. Er wird erbarmungslos gejagt, denn Falkland ist jedes Mittel recht, um ihn zum Schweigen zu bringen. Mit seinem 1794 veröffentlichten Roman über Flucht, Verfolgung und Gefangenschaft hat Godwin ein frühes Meisterwerk der Kriminalliteratur geschaffen. Und gleichzeitig greift er damit hart die Strafgesetzgebung jener Zeit an. Caleb Williams steht exemplarisch für die Opfer eines Systems, in dem »der Mensch zum Zerstörer des Menschen« wird. Seine Zeitgenossen hat dieses eigensinnige Werk zutiefst erschüttert und bis heute hat Godwins Roman über einen zu Unrecht Gepeinigten seine Anziehungskraft nicht verloren. In einer brillanten Neuübersetzung von Alexander Pechmann.

Godwin's Political Justice is the founding work of philosophical anarchism. Drawing on the principles of liberty and utility Godwin criticizes government and all forms of secular and religious authority, advocating the free exercise of individual judgement. He raises enduring questions about the nature of our duty to others.

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William Godwin explores philosophical concepts in "Thoughts on Man," offering insights into human nature and society. Renowned for his influential work "Political Justice," Godwin delves into the complexities of political thought and its implications during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This book reflects his deep engagement with moral and social issues, contributing to the discourse on individualism and governance.

William Godwin was a pioneering English journalist and political philosopher known for his contributions to utilitarianism and anarchism. His notable works include "An Enquiry Concerning Political Justice," which critiques political institutions, and "Things as They Are; or, The Adventures of Caleb Williams," an early mystery novel challenging aristocratic privilege. Godwin gained prominence in London's radical circles during the 1790s and wrote extensively across various genres, leaving a lasting impact on British literature and culture.

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