In one work, he argued that government should be separated into legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
This man argued that liberty was "tranquility of mind" caused by a feeling of safety, and he believed that females could be heads of state, but not the head of a family. He argued that republics rely on virtue to function while monarchies rely on honor, and also asserted that climate affects the nature of people and society. This thinker stated that two types of government exist: the sovereign and the administrative. In one work, he argued that government should be separated into legislative, executive, and judicial branches. For 10 points, name this French philosopher who advocated separation of powers, the author of The Spirit of the Laws.
This man argued that liberty was "tranquility of mind" caused by a feeling of safety, and he believed that females could be heads of state, but not the head of a family.
Baron de Montesquieu [accept Charles-Louis de Secondat]