Traité Du Jeu

<p><i>Traité Du Jeu Où L'on Examine Les Principales Questions De Droit Naturel Et De Morale Qui Ont Du Rapport À Cette Matiere</i> written by Jean Barbeyrac and originally published in 1737 delves into the ethical and legal dimensions of gaming and gambling during the Enlightenment era. This treatise examines the principles of natural law and moral philosophy as they apply to various games of chance and skill. Barbeyrac's work provides a comprehensive analysis of the moral implications of gaming addressing questions of fairness justice and the potential for both individual and societal harm.</p><p>This historical text offers valuable insights into the intellectual debates surrounding gaming in the 18th century. Barbeyrac meticulously explores the philosophical arguments for and against the morality of engaging in games making it a crucial resource for understanding the historical context of gambling and its perception within the framework of natural law and ethics. This title remains relevant for scholars interested in the history of ethics jurisprudence and the cultural history of games.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>