Reciprocity in France [ Political & Moral philosophy ]
… not only will others not seek vengeance against us; they may also become fair through our example and even benevolent towards us, in consideration of our universal philanthropy .’ (Rétif de la Bretonne 31). Thus, ‘benevolence’ and balance … promise of world peace through commercial interdependence. An observer to the peace talks in Paris after the American War of Independence in 1783 summed up the general view circulating among the negotiators: ‘freedom of trade and … P. Dupont, 1867), vol. 8, pp. 510–11. The French Revolution brought about disillusionment with commercial freedom. An awareness took hold that perhaps free markets were no guarantee of reciprocity and could even worsen inequality, rendering …
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