Philosopher

Montesquieu

A French Enlightenment philosopher, Montesquieu formulated the separation of powers and institutional moderation, defending constitutional monarchy and government limited by laws as a defense against despotism.

1689–1755
Portrait: Montesquieu
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Profile across the 12 axes

How Montesquieu positions on each of the 12 political dimensions measured by 12 Axes.

Structure

Leaning - Federal
Federal 68%
Unitary 33%

Representation

Leaning - Democracy
Democracy 70%
Autocracy 30%

Power

Leaning - Liberty
Security 30%
Liberty 70%

Immigration

Leaning - Assimilation
Assimilation 59%
Multiculturalism 41%

Diplomacy

Leaning - Pacifist
Militarist 35%
Pacifist 65%

Intervention

Leaning - Non-interventionist
Non-interventionist 63%
Nationalist 38%

Economy

Leaning - Private
Public 38%
Private 63%

Control

Leaning - Free market
Planning 31%
Free market 69%

Trade

Leaning - Globalism
Protectionism 40%
Globalism 60%

Religion

Balanced
Irreligious 45%
Religious 55%

Morality

Leaning - Traditionalist
Progressive 40%
Traditionalist 60%

Technology

Balanced
Technology 49%
Biology 51%

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