The American Minervan

Tag: German Philosophy

  • Adam Weishaupt on the Source of the Decay of all Nations

    Adam Weishaupt on the Source of the Decay of all Nations

    “Since the number of men is large but the earthly realm is not inexhaustible, one man can no longer profit from the labour of twenty. Moderation, contentment, and frugality must become the general morals of mankind. (…) The whole earth becomes a garden, and nature has at last completed her day’s work here below, bringing…

  • The Lamp of Diogenes: “A Worthy Goal for the Welfare of Mankind”

    The Lamp of Diogenes: “A Worthy Goal for the Welfare of Mankind”

    “In this time, when the games and abuses of secret societies were without end, I wanted to make use of this human weakness for a real and worthy goal, the welfare of mankind (…) I wanted what the heads of the ecclesiastical and secular powers should do and want by virtue of their offices.” JOHANN…