Montesquieu's "Letters of the Persians" by Montesquieu, a giant of the French Enlightenment, is a work of philosophical and political theory with far-reaching influence, through the travels of two Persian nobles in Europe, in the form of letters, ** social, political, religious, cultural and other fields of issues. This work not only shows Montesquieu's profound philosophical reflections, but also reveals the contradictions and problems of European society at that time.
Through the observations and reflections of the two Persians, Montesquieu showed the problems of many aspects of European society, such as the gap between the rich and the poor, religion, and monarchy. Describing poverty in Europe, for example, Montesquieu wrote: "Poverty and hardship seem to be more prevalent in this country than anywhere else. I have seen countless families who have no income and are dependent on handouts to survive. Such descriptions give a deeper understanding of the realities of European society at that time.
This work also deeply explores the nature and values of human beings. During their travels, the two Persians constantly pondered the nature and values of human beings, believing that human beings should pursue freedom, equality, and justice, rather than blindly obey authority and tradition. They believe that only by freeing themselves from the shackles of religion and politics can human beings truly achieve freedom and equality. The proposition of this kind of ideology and concept was of great enlightening significance to the European society at that time.
In addition, this work also profoundly reflects on the future and destiny of mankind. The two Persians believed that the development of human society is a process of continuous progress, and the future will be better. They believe that it is only through continuous efforts and exploration that humanity can achieve a better future. This optimistic attitude and expectation for the future reflect the positive and enterprising style of intellectuals in the period of rising civilization.
In today's world, people still face many of the same problems described by Montesquieu, such as the gap between the rich and the poor, religious strife, and power struggles. Therefore, the reflections and solutions proposed in the Persian Letter are still of some relevance. By reading this work, one is able to think more deeply about the nature and values of human beings, the future and destiny, and other issues. This is still of great significance for the development and progress of today's society.