"Good Government" is a treatise on political philosophy written by Berthold Auerbach in 1874. In it, Auerbach argues that good government is essential for the well-being of society and that it can only be achieved through the active participation of citizens in the political process. He contends that government should be based on the principles of justice, equality, and liberty, and that its primary goal should be to promote the common good. Auerbach also discusses the role of civil society in maintaining social order and the importance of education in fostering civic virtue. Throughout the work, he emphasizes the need for responsible leadership and the importance of checks and balances in preventing abuses of power.
By Berthold Auerbach · First published 1843 · Genre: Political Theory, Non-fiction, Sociology