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The author first explains the world-view of order which was based on a Christian-inspired metaphysic and supported the concept of absolute sovereignty and the divine right of kings. He then turns his attention to a more Baconian and empirical manner of thought which emphasized the importance of history and experience as sources of political ideas.W. H. Greenleaf is the author of 'Order, Empiricism and Politics: Two Traditions of English Political Thought, 1500-1700 (University of Hull Publications)', published 1980 under ISBN 9780313223242 and ISBN 0313223246.
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