Contains all the major political, philosophical and educational writings of William Godwin, one of the foremost philosophers of his age. His work on government and individual freedom, "Political Justice", made him the chief exponent of English radicalism in the latter half of the 18th century.

Mark Philp,

Political Letters791-4 -- Essay against reopenrig the war with France -- Cursory strictures on the charge delivered by Lord Chief Justice Eyre to the Grand Jury -- Considerations on Lord Grenville's and Mr Pitt's Bills, concerning treasonable and seditious practices, and unlawful assemblies -- Thoughts occasioned by the perusal of Dr Parr's Spital Sermon -- Letter to the editor of the Monthly Magazine -- Introduction to a history of the administration of 1806 -- Character of Mr Fox -- Letters of Verax -- Enquiry concerning population.